Battery Charger - Electric Vehicle - Club Car CARRYALL I 1997 Owner's Manual

BATTERY CARE
To keep batteries in good working condition, follow this maintenance program on a regular basis:
1. The batteries should be kept clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a
solution of baking soda and water (1 cup baking soda per gallon of water). Rinse solution off batteries
(NOTE: Do not allow this solution to enter the battery). Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry
and then spray them with CLUB CAR battery protector spray (Club Car Part No. 1014305).
2. The water level in the batteries should be checked weekly (See Figure 32, Page 47, for proper level).
Add water only after charging unless the water 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 water level. For best battery life, add only distilled water.
NOTE
• A BATTERY WATERING GUN 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. Torque hold-down retaining nuts to 15-
25 in.lbs. (1.7/2.8 N-m). The terminal connections should be clean and tight, and any worn insulation
or frayed wires should be replaced. Torque battery terminals to 90-100 in.lbs. (10/11.3 N-m).
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 OVER-
HEAT 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 discharged overnight).

BATTERY CHARGER - ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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 BUILD-UP 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.
SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ROOF. CONTACT A LOCAL HVAC
ENGINEER.
WARNING
• ONLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS SHOULD REPAIR OR SERVICE THE CHARGER. CONTACT
YOUR NEAREST CLUB CAR DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER.
• EACH CHARGER SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN DEDICATED 15 OR 20 AMPERE SEPARATELY PRO-
TECTED (CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE) SINGLE PHASE BRANCH CIRCUIT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES FOR THE LOCATION.
WARNINGS CONTINUED ON PAGE 50.
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