 Following are some additional battery care guidelines for mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, foldable scooters, and motorized wheelchairs: + active users of electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters cycle (charge and use) their batteries daily + charge daily and as long as possible, even on days with low usage + the charger supplied with your mobility device should fully charge your batteries overnight + overcharging is NOT a problem as most mobility device chargers are voltage limited and shut off automatically + avoid ultra-deep discharges and never drain your batteries completely + do not leave your batteries in a low state of charge for an extended period of time + charge a discharged battery as soon as possible + always store your batteries fully charged + check all stored batteries once a month and recharge as necessary (even if they have not been used) + optimum storage temperature is 60°F
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