| As an owner of a mobility scooter, it is very important | | | | chargers for each battery type. It is not recommended |
| for you to maintain your mobility scooter batteries | | | | that you attempt using the incorrect charger for your |
| properly and effectively. By doing so, you will maintain | | | | battery. |
| the mobility scooter batteries performance abilities. If | | | | - Keep your scooter battery in a cool and dry place. |
| you do not, however, the speed in which your scooter | | | | If you leave your battery in extreme heat or cold, it will |
| can reach and the life span per charge will decrease. | | | | not necessarily damage it. However, the performance |
| If you do not take proper care of your mobility scooter | | | | of the batter may suffer. Storing the battery in a cool |
| battery, you will have to eventually replace the unit. | | | | and dry place when the scooter will not be used |
| Replacing a battery is not a cheap fix, and if it's | | | | frequently will keep the battery in better health. Many |
| preventable, it results in a waste of money. Keeping | | | | people store their batteries in the winter months due to |
| the battery in good health will keep money in your | | | | lack of use due to weather. |
| pocket and help to give you a safe scooter ride, every | | | | - Grease the terminals of your battery. |
| time. | | | | This is part of common servicing of the battery. To |
| Taking Great Care | | | | keep your battery clean and free of debris you should |
| There are many basic ways to take care of your | | | | use a clean and damp cloth (it is not recommended to |
| mobility scooter batteries that will not impose on your | | | | use a wet cloth, only damp). You should also avoid |
| everyday life. These are simple steps and precautions | | | | riding your scooter in the rain or in wet conditions. If this |
| you can take and do not require much effort. | | | | is unavoidable, be sure to wipe down your batteries |
| - Keep your scooter battery charged. | | | | and let them dry before using your scooter again. |
| Contrary to many beliefs, it is recommended that you | | | | Charging your battery while still wet or damp is not |
| charge your battery after every use. Many think that | | | | recommended. This can cause irreversible damage |
| you should only charge the battery once it has been | | | | and may result in battery replacement. |
| depleted, but this is a falsehood. By charging your | | | | If your mobility scooter batteries fail, many companies |
| battery after every outing or use, you are not only | | | | (such as pride and golden eagle) have replacement |
| guaranteeing that it be charged the next time you're | | | | batteries that are easy to find and purchase. There |
| ready to leave, but also that the performance of the | | | | are many online stores that sell batteries for scooters |
| battery is maintained. You should also use the battery | | | | and will ship directly to your door. There are also many |
| charger parts that are designed and manufactured for | | | | scooter retail stores that can personally assist you in |
| your particular model and brand. There are designated | | | | your battery replacement endeavors. |