Battery Water Level - Polaris RANGER EV 2015 Service Manual

GENERAL / BATTERY
WARNING
Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging
batteries can result in an explosion. Volatile hydrogen
gas is emitted during charging and may accumulate in
pockets at the ceiling.
• Always ensure a minimum of 5 air changes per hour in
the charging area.
• Always remove any storage covers from the vehicle
and open cab doors (if equipped) before charging.
• The charging unit produces heat in the charging
process. Open the hood to allow better cooling air flow
over the charger unit.
The battery charging cord (1) is located at the front of the
vehicle through the bumper at the right hand frame rail.
Supply voltage from the wall outlet can be 110-120 or
230-240 AC volts. The charger will recognize a power
source and adjust automatically.
The charge cord is connected to the charger at a flying
lead (2) under the hood.
1.22
Battery water level must be above the plates before
charging. Inspect battery water level. If the plates are
exposed in any cell, add distilled water to bring the level
to approximately 1/8² (3mm) above the plates. Cells
should be topped off after charging is complete, not
before, due to a (normal) increase in water level during
the charging cycle. Battery Water Level, page 1.22
DISTILLED WATER ONLY
Be sure all battery cable connections are tight. Do not
work on the vehicle with the charger connected.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface in a well ventilated
area.
2. Turn key switch OFF.
3. Open hood and any door enclosures or zippers.
4. Use an extension cord with a minimum rating of 20
amps.
5. Inspect charging cord and extension cord for cracks,
loose connections and frayed wiring. Replace any
damaged components promptly.
6. Always connect vehicle charging cord to the
extension cord first, then plug in to a 20A GFCI
receptacle.
7. Make sure charger uses a dedicated circuit to
prevent overloading. If charging multiple vehicles,
each vehicle should use a dedicated circuit.
When batteries are fully charged, the battery charger
will automatically cycle in and out of trickle charge
mode to maintain the charge. The charge cord can
remain connected indefinitely provided guidelines
above are followed and battery water level is inspected
monthly. Note that if the battery charger does not reach
the end of its cycle (solid green light on Charge Status
Indicator) the Battery Discharge Indicator may be
inaccurate. Always fully charge the batteries if possible.
8. Disconnect extension cord from the receptacle first,
then disconnect the cord from the vehicle's charging
cord.
9. Inspect and top off battery water when charge cycle
is complete.

BATTERY WATER LEVEL

NEVER add acid (electrolyte) to batteries. Use clean
distilled water. Tap water contains minerals that are
harmful to a battery.
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