Storage - Electric Vehicle; Preparing The Electric Vehicle For Extended Storage - Club Car Precedent Villager 2 Maintenance And Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
STORAGE – ELECTRIC VEHICLE
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
WARNING
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in
the NEUTRAL position during storage. Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position. This is to prevent
unintentionally starting the vehicle or a fire hazard.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen
batteries can explode.
CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
• To avoid exposing electrical components to moisture and subsequent damages, do not use any type
of pressure washing or steam cleaning equipment to wash the vehicle.

PREPARING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE

Check Battery Water Levels Two Weeks Prior to Storage
Check water levels at least two weeks prior to winter storage to ensure proper mixing of water and electrolyte. Note that
it takes approximately five charge cycles with a minimum of 10 amp hours removed after each charge to properly mix
the water with electrolyte. Do NOT water batteries immediately prior to storage because this will not provide sufficient
charge time to mix the water with the electrolyte. Freezing can occur when batteries are stored in this condition.
1. Check the water levels in each battery cell. If water is required, fill the cells to cover the plates, charge the
batteries, and then use distilled water to fill each cell to the correct level. Electrolyte level should be from 0.5 inch
(13 mm) above plates to 0.25 inch (6 mm) below the level indicator (Figure 14-3).
Immediately Prior to Storage, Perform the Following Steps
1. Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL
position during storage.
3. If so installed, turn off all accessories, including GPS units, fans, etc.
4. Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position.
NOTE: All functions of the dash-mounted charge indicator light are disabled when the Tow/Run switch is in the
TOW position.
If Visage or Guardian units are installed on vehicles and remote monitoring will be used during the storage
period, make sure the Tow/Run switch remains in the RUN position rather than in the TOW position required
for all other vehicles during storage.
5. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking
soda and water; use 1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Rinse solution off batteries. Do
not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal
Protector Spray.
6. Tighten all battery cable connections to 110 in·lb (12.4 N·m).
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