Battery Charger - Club Car Villager 2000 Owner's Manual

2. The electrolyte level in the batteries should be checked weekly (see Figure 10, Page 24, for proper
level). Add water only after charging unless the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates. In this
case, add just enough water to cover the plates, charge and then check the level again. Never charge
batteries if plates are exposed above electrolyte level. For best battery life, use only distilled water.
NOTE
• A BATTERY WATERING GUN OR BOTTLE IS AVAILABLE AT MANY AUTO PARTS DEALERS.
3. The hold-down straps should be tight enough so that the batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion,
but not so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case. Tighten hold-down retaining nuts to 40 in.lb (4.5 N-m).
The terminal connections should be clean and tight, and any worn insulation or frayed wires should be
replaced. Tighten battery terminals to 110 in.lb (12.4 N-m). See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• IF BATTERY WIRE TERMINALS ARE DAMAGED OR CORRODED, THEY SHOULD BE
REPLACED OR CLEANED AS NECESSARY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE THEM TO
OVERHEAT DURING OPERATION.
4. After use, the batteries should be placed on charge. The batteries should never be left discharged any
longer than absolutely necessary (do not leave batteries discharged overnight).
LEVEL
INDICATOR
Figure 10 Battery Electrolyte Level

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DANGER
• BATTERIES EMIT HYDROGEN WHILE BEING CHARGED. HYDROGEN IS AN EXPLOSIVE GAS.
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A WEATHERPROOF ENCLOSURE, IT SHOULD BE
UNZIPPED AND PULLED BACK WHILE BATTERIES ARE BEING CHARGED. THIS IS TO AVOID
THE ACCUMULATION OF HYDROGEN GAS INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE.
• THE CHARGING AREA MUST BE VENTILATED. TO PREVENT A BUILDUP OF EXPLOSIVE
GAS, HYDROGEN LEVEL IN THE AIR MUST NEVER EXCEED 2%. THE TOTAL VOLUME OF AIR
IN THE BUILDING MUST BE CHANGED FIVE TIMES PER HOUR. EXHAUST FANS SHOULD BE
LOCATED AT THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ROOF. CONTACT A LOCAL HVAC ENGINEER.
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BATTERY
CAP
PLATES
ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL AT LEAST
1/2 IN. ABOVE
PLATES OR TO
LEVEL INDICATOR
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