Battery Charging - Polaris 2013 Ranger EV Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

MAINTENANCE
Batteries

Battery Charging

When not in use, park the vehicle and connect
the battery charger. The vehicle's charging
cord is located inside the charge plug holder on
the console.
WARNING! Failure to provide adequate ventilation
while charging batteries can result in an explosion.
Hydrogen gas is emitted during charging and will
rise and accumulate at the ceiling. Always ensure a
minimum of five (5) air changes per hour in the
charging area. Never charge the batteries in an
area subject to a flame or spark, including areas
containing gas or propane water heaters and
furnaces. Do not smoke in the charging area.
Always follow these precautions when charg-
ing the batteries:
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Make sure the charging area is well ventilated.
3. Make sure the key is off.
4. Open the hood and any door enclosures or zippers.
5. Always use a extension cord with a minimum rating of 20 amps.
6. Inspect the charging cord and extension cord for cracks, loose connections and frayed
wiring. Replace any damaged components promptly.
7. Always connect the vehicle charger to the extension cord first, then plug the cord into a
wall receptacle.
8. Make sure the charger uses a dedicated circuit to prevent overloading. If charging multi-
ple vehicles, each vehicle should use a dedicated circuit.
Tip: After the batteries have fully recharged, the battery charger will automatically cycle in and out of
the trickle charge mode to maintain the charge.
9. When disconnecting the charger, always disconnect the extension cord from the wall
receptacle first, then disconnect the cord from the vehicle's charging cord.
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Charging Cord