Battery Charger
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2003 Carryall Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual
CHARGING BATTERIES
NOTE:
When temperatures fall below 65 °F (18.3 °C), batteries charged in unheated areas should be
placed on charge as soon as possible after use. Batteries are warmest immediately after use, while
cold batteries require more time to fully charge.
• Carryall 1 and Carryall 2 (stationary charger):
Insert charger AC plug into a dedicated AC receptacle that is properly grounded and wired in accor-
dance with the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. Then insert charger DC plug
into the vehicle receptacle. Charger will turn on two to ten seconds later
.
• Carryall 6 (onboard charger):
Insert the onboard charger AC plug into a dedicated AC receptacle that is properly grounded and wired
in accordance with the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. The charger will turn
on two to ten seconds later.
The PowerDrive Charger interacts with an onboard computer on the PowerDrive System 48 vehicle. The com-
puter records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged in, the vehi-
cle’s control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of subsequent
damage to the charger and vehicle.
Once the lockout is actuated, the charger turns on. The onboard computer then records the amount of energy
being returned to the batteries. When the optimum amount of energy needed to replenish the batteries is
returned, the charger will turn off. The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is discon-
nected from the vehicle.
This vehicle is only compatible with a PowerDrive charger. Other Club Car models or vehicles made by other
manufacturers are not compatible.
As long as the charger is allowed to turn off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and
undercharging will normally be prevented.
Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short time, i.e., 10 minutes. The
charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be
operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact a local Club Car distributor/dealer.
Figure 12 Charger Receptacle
Figure 13 Charger Cord Removal
