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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicles

Page 36

2005 Turf Vehicle Owner’s Manual

WARNING

• Do not use a charger if:

- The plug is too loose or does not make a good connection.

- The plug and receptacle feel hotter than normal during charge.

- The plug pins or contacts are bent or corroded.

- The plug, receptacle or cords are cut, worn, have any exposed wires, or are damaged in any

way.

• Using a charger with any of the above symptoms could result in fire, property damage,

personal injury, or death.

• Do not block or cover the charger ventilation slots. The slots provide ventilation and prevent

the charger from overheating.

• Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other material to cover the charger.

• Do not allow the charger to operate for more than 30 minutes at 19 or more amperes.

• Install surge arrestors on incoming AC power lines. Surge arrestors will help protect electrical

components in the charger and on the vehicle from all but direct or close lightning strikes.

NOTE:

Because the vehicle’s onboard computer (OBC) has a storage charge feature that automatically
checks and recharges the batteries as necessary every 15 days, the charger can remain plugged
to a PowerDrive, IQ System, or IQ Plus vehicle throughout the storage period.

Shortly after charging begins, the PowerDrive or IQ Plus charger will shut off in order to run a self-
diagnostic program (ammeter will drop to zero). Charging will resume in a few moments (ammeter
returns to previous rate of charge). This will be repeated at one hour and at two hours into the
charge cycle.

Each Club Car electric vehicle is supplied with a fully automatic, stationary battery charger as standard equip-
ment. The AC cord from the charger should be connected to a source capable of supplying 10 amperes min-
imum per charger.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the battery charger must be grounded. The charger is equipped with an
AC electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding type plug. The AC plug must be
connected to an appropriate receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances. See the owner’s manual supplied with the
charger for specific operating instructions before using the charger.

The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, use a
three-conductor no. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14 SWG (British Standard Wire Gauge), heavy-
duty cord with ground, properly wired and in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possible (no more
than 12 feet (3.7 m)). Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to dam-
age or stress.

Ensure that the charger ventilation slots are unobstructed and that there is adequate ventilation.

WARNING

• Vehicles with a charger receptacle: Never modify wiring to bypass the gray sense lead fuse

(Figure 27, Page 38).