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EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE ANY WHERE AND BACK 100% ELECTRIC...
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Tomcar Electric vehicles use an electric motor to power the vehicle. Electricity is stored in high-voltage battery packs. The system incorporates a generator function in the electric motor that recharges the high- voltage batteries during cruising and braking.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION TOMCAR™ Electric Vehicle Variants Two-Seater Pickup (TM37E) Four Seater (TM47E) Two-Seater Pickup (TM58E) TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Tomcar Electric Vehicles can easily be identified by the “EV” badges located on the left and right front fenders and rear bumper. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death. The following list describes certain features that have been incorporated into Tomcar electric vehicles that allows for either simple or automatic shut-off of the high-voltage electrical systems.
ELECTRIC COMPONENTS SAFETY High-Voltage Warning Decals Warning decals are located on components in the high-voltage system throughout the vehicle. Please see examples below: TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
The Illustrations and definitions on pages 7 - 12, provide the location, description and basic function of the high-voltage electric system components in all model variants. NOTE: The high-power circuit is denoted by orange cables, orange with grey stripe wires and parts marked by the symbol. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION TM37E Electric Motor Motor Controller Traction Battery Safety Disconnect Charger Socket 12-volt battery TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION TM47E Electric Motor Motor Controller Traction Battery Safety Disconnect Charger Socket 12-volt battery TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION TM58E Electric Motor Motor Controller Traction Battery Safety Disconnect Charger Socket 12-volt battery 24-volt battery (optional) TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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6. 12-Volt / 24-Volt Battery Typical automotive battery is used to operate auxiliary equipment and motor controller logic circuit. It is charged from the traction battery via a DC-DC converter. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death. The high-voltage disconnect switch is located on the battery pack box in all models and is easily reached. Turning the switch-knob counterclockwise to the ‘OFF’ position, disconnects the high- voltage system. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
• Turning the safety disconnect switch to the ‘OFF’ position will isolate the high-voltage from the vehicle. The battery pack will remain live and dangerous. • The total voltage of the battery pack is approximately 110-volt DC. • The battery case is splash proof, but not water tight. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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15 minutes and seek medical attention. • Excessive heat can cause venting of hazardous decomposition products. Corrosive gas may be emitted during fire. First responders should be equipped with a full mask and breathing apparatus. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
Damaged electric vehicles submerged in water present a potential high-voltage electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution and wear appropriate protective equipment including high-voltage safety gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry. Do not attempt to extract the vehicle until the high- TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to Tomcar electric vehicles. The same rules apply when approaching any potential high-voltage situation.
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It can also react with the electrolyte from the cells to generate additional combustible gas and other by-products. However, the cooling and smothering effects of flushing the affected article with large amounts of TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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Cables are visible and are only present between the battery pack and motor controller in the rear section of the vehicle. 4. If high-voltage battery case has been ruptured a. Hose the area down with LARGE amounts of water. TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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Be alert. There is a potential for delayed fire with damaged lithium batteries. f. Call an authorized Tomcar dealer, if necessary, to determine additional steps that you should take to safely recover or transport a vehicle. g. Always approach vehicle from the sides to stay out of potential travel path. It may be difficult to determine if the vehicle is running due to the lack of engine noise.
DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE GUIDANCE Storage Placard If the vehicle and/or battery high-voltage system is damaged, place a sign indicating the potential danger: WARNING: ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH POSSIBLE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM DAMAGE. DO NOT TOUCH! TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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TOMCAR LLC Address: 1727 E. Dear Valley Road | Phoenix, AZ 85024 Phone: 623.587.7799 Email contact@tomcar.com TOMCAR™ ERG 2017...
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