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- Page 1 Rasa Beta Operating Manual ©Riversimple2021 Issue D March 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents page 1. I n troduction and Scope 2. General safety precautions 3. Description of the Rasa Beta 3.1 Rasa Beta general arrangement and dimensions 3.2 The Boot 3.3 Rasa Interior 3.4 Visual Display Unit 3.5 Keys 3.6 Headlamp switch 3.7 Indicator/ Main Beam Stalk... -
Page 3: Introduction And Scope
Beta; ● Do not store the Rasa Beta in enclosed buildings unless approved by Riversimple; ● Do not attempt to raise or tow the Rasa Beta by any means without consent from Riversimple; ● High voltage enclosures are clearly marked with the high voltage symbol (Figure 1) and should never be touched, tampered with or opened except by trained technicians;... - Page 4 ● If there’s any likelihood of damage to hydrogen components, including the storage tank and supply lines, do not attempt to operate or refuel the Rasa Beta; ● Hydrogen leak detection systems are installed on the Rasa Beta. In case of a leak the driver’s visual display unit will display a red triangular H...
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Page 5: Description Of The Rasa Beta
● Capacitors mounted within a custom designed enclosure integrated into the front sub-frame of the Rasa Beta; ● Hydrogen and fuel cell system integrated into the rear sub-frame of the Rasa Beta along with a hydrogen storage tank and single stage pressure regulator for gas delivery to the fuel cell;... -
Page 6: The Boot
Figure 5: Side view general arrangement 3.2 The Boot ● Total Volume (as if the rear of the Rasa Beta was filled with a liquid that could reach every point): 281.0 litres ● Usable Volume (including the parcel shelf): 220.5 litres ●... - Page 7 Rasa Beta Operating Manual Figure 6: Rasa Beta driving mode controls (infotainment system may differ from that shown) Figure 7: Interior of the Rasa Beta...
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Page 8: Visual Display Unit
Figure 9: Ras a Beta Visual Display Unit with warning yellow triangular H symbol. 2 3.5 Keys and fob You need three keys for the Rasa Beta (one for each door and one for the ignition) and one immobiliser, as shown by Figure 10. -
Page 9: Headlamp Switch
Pulling the switch out in any of the above positions operates the interior light. Figure 11: Rasa Beta headlamp switch and ignition switch 3.7 Indicator/ Main Beam Stalk ● The indicator/ main headlamp beam stalk is situated to the left of the steering wheel (Figure... -
Page 10: Wiper/ Washer Stalk
● Leaving the indicator pushed up or down when not in use will operate the parking lamps. Care should be taken not to drain the battery if this function is used. Figure 12: Rasa Beta Indicator/ Main Beam Stalk 3.8 Wiper/ Washer Stalk ... -
Page 11: Heating And Ventilation Controls
2. It is not possible to change driving modes without being stationary and depressing the brake pedal; 3. Notifications will be given to the driver when the Rasa Beta is in active driving mode (“car not ready” will disappear from the dash) -
Page 12: Operating The Rasa Beta
1. Bring the car safely to a stop using the brake pedal; 2. Engage the handbrake; Turn the ignition keyone click in the anti-clockwise direction to the ‘off’ position. 4.2. In case of an accident If the Rasa Beta is involved in a collision, follow this procedure:... -
Page 13: Refuelling Procedure
Rasa Beta Operating Manual 1. Turn off the Rasa Beta as soon as it is safe to do so by turning the ignition key one click in the anti-clockwise direction to the ‘off’ position; 2. Move well clear of the Rasa Beta ;... - Page 14 1. Reverse into the green refuelling bay (you need to reverse in order for the nozzle to reach the Rasa Beta). You can reverse right up to the end of the bay, until the wheels touch the kerb (Figure 17).
- Page 15 Rasa Beta Operating Manual 5. Earth the Rasa Beta - connect the crocodile clip at the end of the green cable on the refueller dispenser to the earthing point next to the Rasa Beta refuelling receptacle. This is done to stop static discharge. (Figure 18) 6.
- Page 16 10. Begin refuelling by following the instructions on the hydrogen dispenser screen (Figure 20): a. When the box on the top corner is grey, enter the 4 digit Riversimple code using the touch screen. When entered, this box will turn green and the dispenser is ready (Figure 20).
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Page 17: Maintaining The Rasa Beta
6. Maintaining the Rasa Beta The Rasa Beta is a Riversimple asset and is not to be maintained by the user due to the hazards and specialised skills involved. The only tasks which are permitted to be performed by users is inflation of the tyres and topping up the washer fluid. - Page 18 Rasa Beta Operating Manual 2. Partially close both doors (Figure 24) ( Note if this is not done serious damage to the body panels may result) 3. Slide the bonnet lid rearwards to disengage the lugs at the front of the bonnet from the retaining holes (see Figure 25).
- Page 19 Rasa Beta Operating Manual Figure 24: Partially closed door. Figure 25: Partially removed bonnet.
- Page 20 Rasa Beta Operating Manual Figure 26. How to correctly lift the bonnet away. Figure 27. How to place the bonnet once removed. Figure 28. Position of washer fluid.
- Page 21 Take care not to overfill (see Figure 29). Figure 29: Washer fluid top-up. Do not attempt to top up the brake fluid (Figure 30). Contact Riversimple if this needs topping up. Figure 30: Brake fluid reservoirs – do not attempt to top up.
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Page 22: Safety Systems Overview
● Powertrain isolation. 7.1 Crash detection Inertia switches are fitted on the Rasa Betas. If the Rasa Beta is involved in a collision the switch will cut power to the powertrain contactors and hydrogen solenoid, isolating both the high voltage electronics and hydrogen supply. -
Page 23: Powertrain Isolation
● Hydrogen supply from the tank will be isolated; ● The Fuel Cell will be shut; ● The Rasa Beta will be able to drive on energy stored in the capacitors for a short period. ● This should be used to bring the Rasa Betato a safe stop;...
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