Battery Storage; Battery Replacement - Club Car DS Villager 4 Maintenance And Service Manual Supplement

BATTERIES

BATTERY STORAGE

See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
When storing batteries during the off-season or when maintaining a replacement stock, follow these guide-
lines:
1. Keep the batteries clean and free of corrosion. See Battery Care on page 14-1.
2. Batteries that are in vehicles for winter storage should be left disconnected in the vehicles if the batteries
are not going to be connected to a charger.
3. Fully charge the batteries prior to storage.
4. Store in a cool area. The colder the area in which the batteries are stored, the less the batteries will self-
discharge. Batteries stored at 0 °F (–17.8 °C) will discharge very little over a four-month period. Batteries
stored at 80 °F (26.7 °C) will have to be recharged every few weeks.
5. 48-volt Club Car electric vehicles and compatible battery chargers are designed to be left connected,
with AC power to the charger ON, during off-season storage. The storage charge feature will automati-
cally charge the batteries as needed throughout the storage period. See STORAGE - ELECTRIC VEHI-
CLE, Section 3 of the appropriate maintenance and service manual.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
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WARNING
• To prevent electrolyte leakage from the battery vents, batteries must be kept in an upright
position. Tipping a battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction can allow a small amount of
electrolyte to leak out the vent hole. Do not exceed this 45° angle when lifting, carrying, or
installing batteries. Battery acid can cause severe personal injury to skin or eyes, and can
damage clothing.
6. Before removing batteries, note the orientation of the batteries and the connecting wires. Disconnect the
batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting The Batteries on page 10-3. Remove
remaining wires and batteries. See Wiring Diagrams, Section 11, Page 11-2.
7. Visually inspect the new batteries for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
8. If the battery cables are to be reused, inspect them for broken or frayed wires, damaged terminals, or
worn insulation. Remove any corrosion on the connectors. A solution of baking soda and water (1 cup
(237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water) does an excellent job of neutralizing and removing
the corrosion. Be careful not to allow the baking soda solution to enter the battery.
9. Check and clean the battery rack and hold-downs. The nuts and bolts on the hold-downs may corrode.
It is therefore advised they be cleaned periodically and replaced as necessary.
10. Install batteries in the proper orientation (Figure 14-8, Page 14-18), (Figure 14-9, Page 14-18) and
(Figure 14-10, Page 14-18). Install battery hold-downs. The hold-downs should be tight enough so bat-
teries do not move while vehicle is in motion, but not so tight as to crack or buckle battery case. Tighten
to 40 in-lb (4.5 N·m), alternating between hold-down bolts.
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Battery Storage
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