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When you’re a person who gets around with a power chair or electric scooter, it’s important to keep an extra battery on hand at all times.  It’s also important to ensure that your extra electric scooter battery is charged and ready to go when you need it.  There’s nothing worse than running out of power when you want to go somewhere, or even worse, in case of an emergency.  In general it’s a good idea to have one battery charging while the other is being used in your electric scooter or power chair. 

Each scooter or power chair uses a different battery, so it’s a good idea to purchase an extra battery at the time of purchasing the scooter or power chair.  In addition, some scooters and power chairs come with an extra battery, making the whole process much easier.  But all batteries wear down over time, and eventually will not be able to hold a charge. 

If you are stuck with a power wheelchair that is a lemon you have two Choices. The first is to read your state lemon law and go kick some butt. The second is to sit around and feel sorry for yourself. The choice is yours to make.
Wheelchair Lemon Laws provide a legal remedy for consumers who are buyers or leasees of new motorized wheelchairs that turn out to be lemons. If the wheelchair does not conform to the terms of the written warranty and the manufacturer or its authorized dealer is unable to repair the wheelchair after a reasonable number of attempts during the first year, the consumer may be able to get a refund or have the wheelchair replaced.

These laws may vary from state to state so be sure to check your state’s wheelchair lemon law above.
 

Elderly people around the world are limited by their mobility, and it is the right of all people to be able to move about and experience all that life has to offer, no matter what their condition.  There are a variety of options for increasing the mobility of an elderly person, the most prominent being a scooter or power chair.  Though you might think electric scooters and power chairs are expensive, often times they are covered through Medicare or insurance.  Owning an electric scooter or power chair is quite easy; you simply need to plug it in and charge the batteries when it is not in use, and other than that there is little maintenance required.

Imagine being able to go to the grocery store, get around the kitchen with ease, or even take a stroll through the park anytime you want; being mobile provides a feeling of freedom and accomplishment that shouldn’t be denied to anyone.

Is there any routine maintenance I should do on my Amigo?

While it is not necessary to do daily or monthly maintenance, we do recommend these tips for optimum performance:

Daily:Charge batteries daily when the Amigo is used. Charge the battery until fully charged to ensure proper battery operation. Extended charging is good for the batteries and will not overcharge them.  Monthly:

Check and clean battery terminals and the wire connections as needed with a light piece of emery cloth or brush and soda water. Clean upholstery, plastic and metal. Inspect batteries for any cracks or damage of any kind. Check and tighten any exposed fasteners. Check tire pressure of pneumatic tires.