Columbia TOMBERLIN E-MERGE E2 Coupe, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E MERGE Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...r others to see To reduce the chance of the vehicle tipping over reduce speed when turning and maneuvering through curves and hills Never drink and drive Not only is drinking and driving unsafe but doing so may violate state and locallaws THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS OR SUBSTANCES THAT HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCERAND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIV...

Page 4: ...withoutnotice Tomberlin reserves the right to make design changes to vehicles without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR E MERGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH YOUR STATE AND LOCAL VEHICLE REGULATIONS INCLUDING REGISTRATION TITLING INSURANCE SEAT BELT USAGE AND OPERATOR S LICENSING SWITCH VEHICLE TO OFF POSITION REMOVE KEY AND SET PARKING BR...

Page 5: ... Switch 11 Light Switch of Inside Rearview Mirror 11 Glove Box Door Lock 11 Brake Pedal 12 Accelerator Pedal 12 Battery Discharge Meter 12 Multifunction Stalk Turn Signals Horn High Beam Low Beam 13 Turn Signal 13 Horn 13 Headlights 13 Windshield wiper 13 Speedometer Odometer 14 Fuse box 14 Seat Belts 14 PRE OPERATING INSPECTION 15 OPERATION INSPECTION 15 General Operation 16 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 6: ...ES 22 CHECKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS 23 BATTERYPACK CAREANDMAINTENANCE 24 Battery Care 24 Battery Charging 25 Charger 25 Operating Instructions 26 Maintenance Instructions 26 Troubleshooting Instructions 27 Charging the E Merge 28 CLEANING AND APPEARANCE 29 VEHICLE SPECIFICATION 30 WARRANTY 31 ...

Page 7: ...empting repair work Anyviolationsofinstructionsin themanual mayleadtopropertyloss seriousinjury orevendeath Pay special attention to important statements with the words such as Danger Warning Caution Attention etc If any of the operation warning decals are damaged defaced destroyed or illegible it is Important that they be replaced with new decals Please contact the manufacturer or your distributo...

Page 8: ...e shield rubber gloves and rubber apron when working with or near batteries Turn the ignition switch to the off position remove the key unplug the charger and place the run tow switch to the tow position before inspecting or performing any type of service on the vehicle Connections should be tight and free of corrosion Utilize insulated tools only when working with electrical connections The tight...

Page 9: ...ires Figure 1 Run Tow switch in middle position Use only insulated tools to handle the battery pack and electrical components Remove all jewelry and loose items before performing maintenance procedures Improper application or maintenance will le ad to deterioration of vehicle performance and reduce the overall life of the vehicle Do not attempt to alter the vehicle in any manner which would affect...

Page 10: ...Page 8 E MERGE Controls Figure 2 1 Revenge Figure 2 2 LE PLUS and SS Coupe Saloon ...

Page 11: ...Page 9 Charger Figure 3 Accent Light Switch Rear Working Light Switch Figure 3 2 SS Coupe Saloon ...

Page 12: ... of dash panel and has three positions OFF SPEED 1 SPEED 2 The key can only be removed in the off position For other models The key switch is located on the right side cover of steering stem and has two positions OFF ON The key can only be removed in the OFFposition Off On High Low Speed Switch The High Low speed switch is located on the right side cover of steeringstem Accent Light and Camp Light...

Page 13: ...te the rear camera system ifequipped HeadlightSwitch The Headlight Switch is located on the left side of steering stem Emergency Switch The Emergency Switch is located on the dashboard Light Switch of Inside Rearview Mirror The switch is located above the mirror Glove Box Door Lock Is located on the Dash Pocket Door Insert the key into the keyhole turn the key toright then press the key in and the...

Page 14: ...l occur When the reverse position is selected the vehicle s top speed is reduced Smooth slow acceleration will substantially increase the vehicle s range Battery Discharge Meter The E Merge is equipped with a Battery Discharge Meter It functions similarly to a fuel gage in an automobile The Battery Discharge Meter is an indicator of the remaining power in the batterypack The Battery Discharge Mett...

Page 15: ...orn the operator should press the end of thestalk Headlights Engage the headlamp switch on the dashboard Revenge or on steering column LE SS Coupe Saloon to activate the headlamps See page 9 for the location of the headlightswitch Revenge pulling the multi function stalk up will initiate the low beam while pushing the multi function stalk down will initiate the high beam at the same time the blue ...

Page 16: ...carrying seats Children under 12 years of age should not be transported in the E Merge Children under 12 years of age should be transported in a full size car with appropriate child restraints Pregnant disabled or injured persons should consult their doctor for specific recommendations before operating the E Merge To properly secure the seatbelts pull the metal tab out away from the retractor and ...

Page 17: ...l of the cells of each battery If any cell is low add distilled water as described in the Battery Care section of this manual All wires should be free of corrosion Batteries should be fully charged before first use of vehicle Brakes check hydraulic fluid level If it is low immediately call a qualified mechanic for service Charger cord plug and receptacle inspect for cracks loose connections or fra...

Page 18: ... buzzer will sound Motor Braking the top speed of the E merge is limited even while going down an incline The motor will engage to limit the top speed of the vehicle The motor acts as a generator transferring some of the excess energy to recharge the batteries Pedal Up Braking the E Merge will also apply some slight motor braking while stopping A slight extra force may be felt while coming to a co...

Page 19: ...ete stop prior to shifting between FWD REV Failure to do so may injure an unsuspecting passenger and or damage the vehicle Operate the vehicle from the driver s seat only To help prevent the risk of serious injury driver and passenger should always keep all body parts inside the vehicle Avoid sudden and sharp turns To reduce the chance of the vehicle tipping over reduce speed while making sharp tu...

Page 20: ...nd an automobile or truck on any public roads To tow the vehicle on public roads use a trailer with a minimum load rating of 3 000 lbs To tow the vehicle turn the ignition switch to the off position and place the FWD REV switch in neutral Place the Run Tow switch located under the seat to the Tow position Do not exceed 5 mph 8 kph Use extreme caution while turning Do not allow persons in the vehic...

Page 21: ...e and disconnect the batteries 3 Dirty battery tops can conduct small amounts of electricity and hasten the discharging of the batteries Clean battery tops and terminals with a solution of water and baking soda 1 gallon of water for 1 cup of baking soda Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries 4 Inspect and clean battery wires Damaged or frayed wires should be replaced 5 Store the vehicle...

Page 22: ...roper safety apparel while repairing the vehicle Proper safety apparel includes but is not limited to safety goggles or approved eye protection insulated gloves and a face mask 4 Remove all jewelry and loose apparel items 5 Use insulated tools while working on any electrical components 6 Set the key switch to Off and the FWD REV switch to Neutral Use chocks to secure thetires 7 Components such as ...

Page 23: ...Page 21 SCHEDULED INSPECTON PROCEDURES ...

Page 24: ...Page 22 SCHEDULED OILING LUBRICATION PROCEDURES ...

Page 25: ...This system requires periodic inspection for brake pad wear drum rotor wear and hydraulic fluid loss Consult your Tomberlin Dealer or qualified Technician if excess wear or if fluid loss is noted Do not attempt to move thevehicle The second braking system is an electronic motor brake that will activate when the E Merge comes to a complete stop the key is turned off or the batteries are below 24 vo...

Page 26: ... specifically designed deep cycle batteries Automotive batteries should never be used in this vehicle The same type and size lead acid batteries should be used if replacements are necessary Alternative batteries such as sealed batteries and glass mat batteries will require a different charging system and should not be used Always consult yourdealer or battery manufacturer for proper care and maint...

Page 27: ...to 100in lbs CAUTION If the battery wires or terminals are damaged or corroded they should be replaced or cleaned Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation Torque battery hold down bars to 40 in lbs to insure the batteries are held in placesecurely After each use the E merge should be placed on charge The batteries should never be left discharged longer than necessary Battery Ch...

Page 28: ... such as gasoline paints thinners and other flammables The charger can ignite flammable materials and vapors Do not expose the charger to rain or liquids Keep the charger dry Do not place anything near charger cooling vents Severe electrical shock may occur Do not cover or block the cooling slots on the charger as it could potentially overheat Operating Instructions Always connect the charger to a...

Page 29: ... air flow and reset charger interrupt AC power for 15 seconds Charger internal fault Reset charger interrupt AC power for 15 seconds Return to qualified service depot if fault persists If the charger is left connected to AC power supply a refresh charge will occur after 10 days if the battery voltage has dropped below a pre programmed level If a refresh charge tries to start but the AC power is di...

Page 30: ...ged into the AC outlet The charger will analyze the battery s condition and activate within 10 seconds The charger indicator lights will flash one by one and then return to indicating the state of charge Note The charger is built into the vehicle Due to the heat caused when charging the seat should be raised when charging in hot weatherconditions The charger will automatically apply sufficient pow...

Page 31: ...ure washer asthe overspray may damage some of the electrical components Use non abrasive automotive type wax products Battery acid bugs asphalt and tar should be washed away with mild non reactive solvents to prevent possiblestaining Questions If you have any questions regarding the care maintenance repair or operation of your E Merge contact your local Tomberlin Dealer ...

Page 32: ... 1040 Overall weight lb 1719 9 2293 3 Weight on the axles for no Front axle rear 222 378 270 450 Weight on the axles for no Front axle rear 490 833 595 35 992 25 Weight on the axles for full Front axle rear 287 493 400 640 Weight on the axles for full Front axle rear 633 1087 882 1411 2 AC motor Kw R min 5 0 5000 5 0 5000 AC motor Hp R min 6 803 5000 6 803 5000 Controller A V 450 48 or 275 48 450 ...

Page 33: ...ailed within this limited warranty and only on a pre approval basis Warranty Period This Limited Warranty as it pertains to specific covered components will range from 6 to 60 months as detailed below subject to the restrictions mentioned throughout this document First and foremost this is a 100 consumer use limited warranty Any commercial use will void the consumer limited warranty Tomberlin offe...

Page 34: ...ealer or Authorized Service Center Tomberlin upon pre approval may provide free parts without labor reimbursement for covered parts as detailed herein under the following guidelines A servicing business must receive pre approval and ship any part desired to be replaced due to a manufacturing defect to the address as specified with the servicing business procedures Other procedures must be in compl...

Page 35: ... transaxle assembly accelerator pedal brake pedal assembly headlight assembly not the bulb bushings primary wire harness breakage not due to water switches including turn signal stalk One Year Standard consumer coverage period unless components are otherwise listed above or below Tie rods power steering on board Smart Charger and all other items and components not mentioned above or specifically e...

Page 36: ... bushings primary wire harness breakage not due to water switches One Year Standard consumer coverage period unless components are otherwise listed above or below Motor controller DC to DC converter tie rods on board Smart Charger and all other items and components not mentioned above or specifically excluded as noted below Excluded items include front and rear bumpers dash and body damage due to ...

Page 37: ...vents Other exclusions include the following Any failure associated with modifying the vehicle or installing accessories unauthorized by Tomberlin Any incidental expenses or inconvenience you may suffer due to the loss of use of your vehicle Any vehicle that has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage adjustments repairs Routine maintenance items or service procedures recommended by Tomberl...

Page 38: ...ice Centers Customer 20 28Months 25 75 14 19 Months 50 50 9 13 months 75 25 1 8 months 100 0 OEM installed Battery Exclusions Batteries that fail due to customer abuse or improper care such as lack of maintenance under charging or over charging to include improperelectrolytelevelsdue in parttooverwatering or under watering Batteries that fail due to fire wreckage explosion or freezing Batteries th...

Page 39: ...isit http www griotsgarage com and type in flat spot eliminator in the search window or go to www tirecradles com or similar sites to learn more Tomberlin provides these tips as an aid to our consumer s own research and knowledge Tomberlin has no affiliation with any of these companies and makes no recommendation warranty results or value associated with their offerings Design Tomberlin does not a...

Page 40: ...e the warranty claim arises This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you The warranty for commercial applications is not transferable Other Company Righ...

Page 41: ......

Page 42: ......

Page 43: ......

Page 44: ...THE COLUMBIA VEHICLE GROUP 2505 Industrial Street Leesburg Florida 34748 www columbiausa com ...