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Battery Break-in
To break in new batteries for maximum effi ciency:
1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to 90% of its peak
performance level.
2. Operate your Go-Chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at fi rst, and do not travel too far
until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.
3. Give the batteries another full charge of at least 8-14 hours and operate your Go-Chair again. The
batteries will perform at over 90% of their potential.
4. After four or fi ve charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended
period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does the charger work?
The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage (alternating current) and converts it to 24
VDC (direct current). The batteries use direct current to run your Go-Chair. When the battery voltage is
low, the charger works harder to charge the battery. As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the
charger does not work as hard to complete the charging cycle. When the battery is fully charged, the
amperage from the charger is nearly at zero. This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not
overcharge the battery.
Can I use a different battery charger?
You should use the charger supplied with the Go-Chair. It is the safest, most effi cient tool to charge the
batteries. We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger).
NOTE: Your travel chair’s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to near-
ly zero capacity. If this happens, call an authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Go-Chair
all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
Daily Use
If you use your Go-Chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are fi nished using your
Go-Chair. Your Go-Chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day’s service. It is recommended
that you charge the batteries at least 8 to 14 hours after daily use. Pride recommends that you charge
your batteries for an additional 4 hours after the battery charger indicates that charging is complete.
Infrequent Use
If you use your Go-Chair infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at least
once per week for 12 to 14 hours.
NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your batteries. Refer to the
manual supplied with the battery charger for charging instructions. Pride recommends charging
your batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve battery performance
and battery life.
