Storage - Electric Vehicles; Preparing The Electric Vehicle For Extended Storage - Club Car Carryall 500 2019 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Storage – Electric Vehicles
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Figure 3-1 Serial Number Decal
STORAGE – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
WARNING
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse handle or
switch in the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally starting the vehicle
or a fire hazard. Place Run/Tow switch in the TOW position.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing even
simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory
installation.
• 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 damage, do not use any type or
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 1/2 inch
(13 mm) above plates to 1/4 inch (6 mm) below the level indicator (Figure 14-3).
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