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- Page 1 2017 Model SU5-S/L-2 Summit Utilitruck Owner and Operator Manual PN 712420-00 3/2017...
- Page 2 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 571, Standard 500, Low Speed Vehicles. To the best knowledge of Columbia the material contained herein is accurate as of the date this publication was approved for printing. Columbia is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS – SU5 INTRODUCTION PAGE SAFETY MESSAGES ..................... 3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER – PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLE ....4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER – LOW SPEED VEHICLE........5 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ..................6 SAFETY GETTING STARTED ....................... 7 SAFETY GUIDELINES ....................7 SAFETY VEHICLE STATEMENTS ................. -
Page 4: Safety Messages
SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ..................28 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................28 BRAKE FLUID MAINTENANCE ..................28 TIRE CARE ........................28 WHEEL & TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ..............28 CLEANING ........................29 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - OWNER/OPERATOR............. 30 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ..........30 VEHICLE TROUBLESHOOTING .................. -
Page 5: Vehicle Identification Number - Personal Transport Vehicle
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER – PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES (PTV) Each PTV vehicle contains a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label. The VIN describes facts and features of the vehicle and contains thirteen (13) digits. Figure 1-1 is an example of a VIN label. VIN labels and can be found in several locations on the vehicle. One location will be on the top of the dash panel on the driver’s side or under the steering wheel cover as shown in Figure 1-2. -
Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number - Low Speed Vehicle
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOW SPEED VEHICLES (LSV) The VIN is printed on a white label, affixed to the top of the dash and affixed to the steering wheel under the steering wheel cover (Figure 1-2). The VIN is also noted on the LSV Vin Label (Figure 1-3) affixed to the bottom of the front hood area. -
Page 7: Vehicle Specifications
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM SPECIFICATION Battery Type: 48 Volt: 8 - 6 volt, heavy duty, 225 Ah minimum. Deep Cycle Spring applied, auto-adjusting hydraulic drum on rear wheels, Brakes front disc, electric motor parking brake. Built in, micro-processor control, fully sealed, anti-drive away Charger interlock, 100-230 V AC, 50/60 Hz. -
Page 8: Getting Started
It is Columbia specific recommendation that the following warnings must be observed at all times. Not all are repeated throughout this manual, but the recommendations included must be observed whenever these subjects (vehicle operation hazards, battery hazards, etc.) are... - Page 9 Failure to comply with these warnings may result in bodily injury and property damage. These basic rules of operation, combined with courtesy and common sense, will help make driving your Columbia vehicle a safe and pleasant experience.
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Page 10: Important First Step
IMPORTANT FIRST STEP Upon initial delivery, it is very important that the battery pack is properly charged. This is required if the vehicle is to be stored for later use or is to be used immediately. Check that the batteries are not damaged or leaking and that connections are tight. NOTICE: The following information does NOT apply to sealed batteries. -
Page 11: Vehicle Controls
Columbia Dealer. Report any battery or service issue problems to the individual(s) responsible for correction and/or repair or contact your local Columbia Dealer for service. If any problems are found, do not operate vehicle until repairs are made. Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, severe personal injury, property damage or death. -
Page 12: Turn Signal/Lights/Horn Switch
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HORN SWITCH The horn is activated by pushing in the button at the lever (A.). Moving lever up or down will activate the turn signals. A green light on the dash will flash indicating the turning direction. headlights taillights are activated by a three position selector (B). -
Page 13: Steering Wheel
This system runs the accessories (wiper/washer, dome, etc.). The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses. NOTICE: If fuses continue to blow and require replacement, have your Columbia Dealer check the electrical circuit. FUSE BLOCK ELECTRICAL... -
Page 14: Tilt Bed
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The type of battery used in a Columbia vehicle has a service requirement which is quite different from that of an automotive battery. The electric vehicle battery supplies all of the power to drive the vehicle. During operation the power stored in the batteries is expended. -
Page 15: Multi-Function Clearview Display Panel
MULTI-FUNCTION CLEARVIEW DISPLAY PANEL BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR: SPEEDOMETER: When fully charged, the battery level is The center area of the display will indicate shown as a bar graph in the upper left speed in Miles Per Hour. Speed is section of the display, with the level calculated from signals sent from the motor indicated as a percentage of available to the controller... - Page 16 INITIAL BOOT SEQUENCE At power on, the display will perform a self-test and load the controller data. You will see the Columbia logo indicating the system is preparing for operation. DISPLAY AS STATUS MONITOR In addition to standard operations, the display can also be utilized as a vehicle monitoring system.
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Page 17: Multi-Function Smartview Display Panel
MULTI-FUNCTION SMARTVIEW DISPLAY PANEL DASH PANEL Located on the dash, this panel contains the left and rights green turn signal indicators and the Smartview AC display. This display will show the battery state of charge as a percentage of full charge, the system status fault codes, and the hours on the vehicle. -
Page 18: Pre-Operation Checklist
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Should any item malfunction or need adjustment, do not operate vehicle until the problem has been corrected. ITEM PROCEDURE Fully charged or adequately charged to provide power for duration of operations. The AC cord is disconnected from the vehicle. Electrolyte level in each cell covers the top of cell plates. -
Page 19: Battery Inspection & Maintenance
BATTERY INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE Battery acid is poisonous and can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. ANTIDOTES: EXTERNAL: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately. INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. - Page 20 Do not attempt to recharge batteries with a charger not designed for your vehicle. Only trained technicians should service the charger. Contact your Columbia Dealer for assistance. NOTICE: Install surge arrestors on incoming AC power lines. Surge arrestors will help protect electrical/electronic components in the charger and vehicle from all but direct or “close proximity”...
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Page 21: Battery Cleaning
BATTERY CLEANING Acid-soaked debris on the battery terminal connections will cause current leakage, reduces battery efficiency, and battery life. Hose wash battery terminal connections periodically with clean low-pressure water to keep them free of acid spillage, dirt, and other debris. Do not hose wash electronic controllers, switches, solenoids and other electrical control devices. -
Page 22: Conditions Which Affect Charging
BATTERY CHARGING All current production Columbia 24/36/48 volt electric vehicles are built with a solid state on- board, fully automatic high-frequency, programmable battery charger as standard equipment. This switch mode industrial battery charger features advanced charge and termination algorithms designed to optimize both daily battery capacity and overall battery life. -
Page 23: Charger Operating Instructions
CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The charger has an AC input rating of 100-230 volts, 50-60 hertz, single-phase. The charger has an AC operating range of 90-264 volts, 45-65 hertz. Below 100 volts, the charger may reduce output power. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock and is equipped with an IEC inlet having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding socket. -
Page 24: Vehicle Lockout/Safety Interlock
CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 1. Ensure that the vehicle/equipment that the charger is mounted on is turned off. 2. Connect the charger AC power cord to an appropriate AC outlet. The charger will start automatically, which is indicated by the Charge Status (yellow) LED beginning to blink slowly. 3. -
Page 25: Charger Led Codes
Check batteries and connections. No AC – Power was lost during cycle. Slow Blink Cycle will restart when power returns. INTERNAL FAULT – Contact Columbia. Slow Blink Slow Blink INTERNAL FAULT – Contact Columbia. Slow Blink Slow Blink INTERNAL FAULT –... -
Page 26: Excessively Discharged Batteries
EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES NOTICE: Your Columbia Dealer will have the equipment and experience to perform the following battery inspections The charger will not charge dead batteries. First establish that none of the batteries have an internal fault or bad cell. If a battery has remained too long in a discharged state (i.e. 2-4 volts each), it may be internally damaged and not capable of accepting a charge and must be replaced. -
Page 27: Proper Care Of Deep Cycle Batteries
PROPER CARE OF DEEP-CYCLE LEAD-ACID MOTIVE POWER BATTERIES Motive power battery packs are subjected to severe deep-cycle duty on a daily basis. Although these batteries are designed to withstand such duty, the following precautions must be observed to obtain good performance and maximum cycle life. CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE SHIELDS AND CLOTHING WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES. -
Page 28: Battery Removal & Installation
BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Remove battery negative (-) cables and then battery positive (+) cables. Remove battery hold down. Remove batteries from vehicle. To install batteries, reverse the removal procedure with the negative (-) cables being attached last. -
Page 29: Maintenance Guidelines
BRAKE SYSTEM Adjustments/repairs to the brakes are to be completed by a trained qualified technician at your Columbia Dealer. BRAKE FLUID MAINTENANCE Check the brake fluid in the master cylinder periodically (under normal conditions, every 3 months). -
Page 30: Cleaning
Clean body and seats, Wash as needed. Lube Visually check suspension and differential for leakage. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN It is recommended that the following be performed by a trained qualified technician or your Columbia Dealer. Item Operation Tires Front wheel alignment . -
Page 31: Vehicle Troubleshooting
Brakes dragging Runs slow Under inflated or flat tires. Wheels for binding, do not spin freely. If these test procedures do not resolve your vehicle problem, contact your Columbia Dealer for service. CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING CLEARVIEW DISPLAY The AC Drive controller sends fault codes to the Multi-Function Display. -
Page 32: Smartview Display Fault Codes
SMARTVIEW FAULT CODES Level Display Message Description Recommended Action No Motor Check encoder wiring and F15006 No speed feedback from motor Speed Signal speed measurement signal Throttle appears to be stuck. Check throttle wiring and F16002 Safety Case 1 This fault will clear if throttle installation. - Page 33 SMARTVIEW FAULT CODES (Continued) Allow controller to cool down High heatsink temperature has F18002 Device too hot to normal operating reduced power to motor temperature. Motor in High measured or estimated Allow motor to cool down to F18003 thermal motor temperature has normal operating cutback reduced power to motor...
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Page 34: Towing & Transporting Towing Your Vehicle
NOTICE: To transport this vehicle behind an auto or truck on an approved trailer. When trailering your vehicle over long distances or on the highway observe the following: Use trailers specifically designed to carry your Columbia vehicle that meets all federal, state and local requirements. -
Page 35: Battery Preparation
BATTERY PREPARATION FOR VEHICLE STORAGE Before storage make sure batteries are fully charged, for non-sealed batteries make sure the electrolyte is full in all cells. Clean the batteries and connections as described earlier. The charger has the capability to test and recharge batteries during storage. Leave the batteries connected and the charger plugged into a reliable AC source. -
Page 36: Vehicle Preparation
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE Store the vehicle in a cool place. Maintain tire pressure at recommended PSI. Continue quarterly lubrication during extended storage period. Clean vehicle body, seats, battery compartment and vehicle underside. Block wheels to prevent movement. NOTICE: Make sure power keyswitch is in the OFF position. RETURNING VEHICLE TO SERVICE ... -
Page 37: Warranty
(b) To qualify for warranty coverage, the selling dealer must complete the warranty registration form online within ten (10) days after purchase or lease. If this information is not on file with Columbia, purchaser must provide proof of date of purchase with any warranty claim. - Page 38 Columbia has the authority to make or imply any representation, promise or agreement which in any way varies from the terms of this warranty.
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Page 39: Record Of Service History And Dealer Contact Information
RECORD OF SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Concern Repair _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ DEALER INFORMATION Name: ________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City/State: ________________________________________... - Page 40 1115 Commercial Avenue • Reedsburg, WI 53959 Phone: (608) 524-8888 • Fax: (608) 524-8380 (800) 222-4653 • Web: www.columbiausa.com SU5-S/L...
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