Club Car CARRYALL I 1997 Owner's Manual page 58

To Charge Batteries, Continued:
• Carryall I and Carryall II (External stationary charger):
Insert the charger AC plug into a dedicated AC receptacle that is properly grounded and wired in accor-
dance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and all local codes and ordinances. Then insert
the charger DC plug into the vehicle receptacle. The charger will turn on two to ten seconds later (Fig-
ure 33).
• Carryall VI (On-board charger):
Insert the on-board charger AC plug into a dedicated AC receptacle that is properly grounded and
wired in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and all local codes and ordi-
nances. The charger will turn on two to ten seconds later.
FIGURE 33
The PowerDrive Charger interacts with an on-board computer on the PowerDrive System 48 vehicle. The
computer records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged in, the
vehicle's control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of conse-
quent damage to the charger and the vehicle.
Once the lock-out is actuated, the charger turns on. The on-board computer then records the amount of
energy being returned to the batteries. When the optimum amount of energy needed to replenish the batter-
ies is returned, the charger will shut off. The control circuit lock-out remains activated until the charger plug is
disconnected from the vehicle.
Because of these unique features, only PowerDrive System 48 vehicles are compatible with the Power-
Drive Charger (Neither vehicles made by other manufacturers, nor other Club Car models are compatible).
As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and
undercharging will normally be prevented.
Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short period (10 minutes). The
charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be
operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact your local CLUB CAR distributor/dealer.
Receptacle Fuse Link
As an additional feature to protect the batteries and charging circuit from an overload, the electric vehicle is
equipped with a receptacle fuse link (Figure 35). If the charger does not come on when the vehicle is placed
on charge, visually inspect the fuse link.
WARNING
• IF THE RECEPTACLE FUSE LINK IS BLOWN, DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE ELECTRICAL
PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE.
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FIGURE 34