Using The Charger; Understanding The Charger - Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power cord to an outlet that has been properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. A grounded out-
let is required to reduce risk of electric shock – do not use ground adapters or modify plug.
Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal. Dis-
connect the DC supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery while
charging. Do not open or disassemble charger. Do not operate charger if the AC supply
cord is damaged or if the charger has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way – refer all repair work to qualified personnel. Not for use by children.
Portable chargers are shipped with the vehicles. Prior to vehicle or charger operation, the charger must be removed
and mounted on a platform or wall above the ground to permit maximum air flow around and underneath the charger.
A dedicated circuit is required for the charger. Refer to the charger manual for appropriate circuit protection. For
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optimum performance and shortest charge times, place the charger in an area with adequate ventilation. The charger
should also be placed in an area that will be relatively free of dirt, mud, or dust since accumulations within the fins of
the charger will reduce their heat-dissipating qualities. Optimal cooling also occurs when the charger is placed on a
horizontal surface with the fins vertical. More airflow from below the charger will help cool the fins, so placement above
open areas or areas with cut-outs for airflow is desirable. If the charger is operated in an outdoor location, rain and sun
protection must be provided. The charger may get hot during operation and must be placed such that risk of contact by
people is reduced. The charger may be mounted on a wall or shelf using #10-M5 screws. The charger's status display
must be visible to the user.
Looping the DC cord through the steering wheel when charging serves as a good reminder to store the cord out of the way when
finished with charging. The DC plug can be damaged by driving over or catching the cord on the vehicle when driving away.
An ungrounded electrical device may become a physical hazard that could result in an electrical
shock or electrocution.

Using the Charger

The charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet when not in use. To charge the vehicle refer to the instruction
labels on the charger. Insert the polarized DC plug completely into the vehicle receptacle. The charger will automati-
cally start a few seconds after the plug is in place. The charger will automatically stop when the batteries are fully
charged and the DC plug can be removed to permit use of the vehicle.

Understanding the Charger

Plugging the charger into the vehicle's charger receptacle will lock the vehicle out of operation. When the charger is
plugged into the vehicle's charger receptacle, the charger will automatically turn on and the charger's LED and the
vehicle receptacle's LED will start flashing GREEN to indicate the batteries are charging.
Once a minimum battery voltage of 2 volts per cell (Vpc) is reached, the charger's output current will change from a full
current charge to the trickle rated charging current. The length of charge time will vary by how depleted the batteries
are, the input AC voltage, and/or charger ambient temperatures. The charger's LED will give a SHORT flash if the
charge is less than 80% and a LONG flash if the charge is greater than 80%. If the charger's LED is a steady GREEN
the batteries are fully charged and the charger may be unplugged, although not necessary. The charger may be left
plugged in for long periods of time to maintain the batteries charge level.
If a fault occurred anytime during the charging the charger's LED will quickly flash RED. The specific fault is indicated
by the number of RED flashes that occur, there will be a pause and then the flashes will repeat again. There are sev-
eral possible conditions that will generate errors. Some errors will require human intervention to first resolve the prob-
lem and then reset the charger by unplugging the DC cord from the vehicle.
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