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- Page 1 Owner’s / Operator’s Manual LEGACY MODEL 48 Volt ALPHA EV 2+2 48 Volt ALPHA EV Sport 2+2 48 Volt ALPHA EV F4 Series 48 Volt ALPHA EV 4+2 Passenger 48 Volt ALPHA EV 4+2 Passenger Sport CAUTION: Read This Manual Carefully & Completely.
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- Page 3 If you have any ques ons regarding the Opera on or Maintenance of your EV, please consult your Authorized Alpha EV Dealer. 2023 EV Owner’s & Operator’s Manual 5th Edi on All Rights Reserved. Any prin ng or unauthorized use without wri en permission of Alpha EV, LLC. Is strictly prohibited. ** Copyright Pending **...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION CAUTION: Read This Manual Carefully & Completely. This is a Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert the users of this manual to poten al safety & injury hazards. Please obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to insure a safe vehicle opera on and to avoid possible injury or death. The Warning Symbol above indicates a hazardous situa on, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARRANTY OPERATOR SAFETY & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS & COMPONENTS BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE / PRE‐INSPECTION VEHICLE OPERATION BATTERY CARE / WET‐FLOODED BATTERIES BATTERY CARE / LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY CHARGING ... -
Page 6: Warranty
During the Warranty Period an Authorized Alpha EV Distributor, Dealer or approved Service Agent of Alpha EV will, free of charge, replace or repair, at Alpha EV’s op on, any part that is judged defec ve by Alpha EV due to faulty workmanship or materials from the factory. - Page 7 Give no ce to an authorized Alpha EV Dealer of any and all apparent defects within 7 days (One Week) a er discovery. During this me the vehicle / components must be made available to an Authorized Alpha EV Dealer for inspec on, diagnosis and poten al repair. ...
- Page 8 Only authorized individuals should drive this vehicle from the drivers side only. Drive in designated areas only. Do not allow more than two occupants per seat . Your ALPHA EV 2+2 is equipped with two seats and a four person occupancy limit.
- Page 9 Operator Safety & Considera ons Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please be sure to follow the Operator Safety requirements below to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to the loss of vehicle control and addi onal hazards that may exist.
- Page 10 Operator Safety & Considera ons Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please be sure to follow the Operator Safety requirements below to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to the loss of vehicle control and addi onal hazards that may exist.
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Page 11: Driving Instructions
Driving Instruc ons Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please be sure to follow the Driving Instruc ons below to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to the loss of vehicle control and addi onal hazards that may exist. -
Page 12: Controls & Components
Controls & Components FEATURES: Igni on Switch w/ Two Standard Keys. Dual‐Posi on Speed Switch ‐ Low & High Se ngs. 3 ‐ Posi on Direc onal Selector (Forward ‐ Neutral / Park ‐ Reverse). External Charging Port w/ Onboard Ba ery Charger. ... - Page 13 Before Opera ng the Vehicle / Pre‐Inspec on PRE‐INSPECTION: Pre‐inspec ons should be performed each me prior to using your vehicle. For safety reasons and to keep the vehicle from moving when performing your pre‐inspec on check. Make sure the vehicle is charged (charge the ba eries before each use), parked on a level surface and remove the main switch key.
- Page 14 The top speed of the Alpha EV is 25MPH, even when going down an incline. The motor will engage to limit the top speed of the vehicle. When doing so the motor will act as a generator transferring some of the excess energy into recharging the ba eries.
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Page 15: Vehicle Operation
Vehicle Opera on Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please study and understand the controls. Remove the ba ery charger cable if connected. Make sure everyone is seated with seat belts properly fastened. Adjust rear view mirrors. - Page 16 Vehicle Opera on Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please study and understand the controls. Brakes: This vehicle contains an easy to use Electromagne c Disc Brake System. When the accelerator is released the vehicle will come to a stop in approximately 1‐3 seconds. This Brake System also contains a manual disconnect lever should an electrical issue occur.
- Page 17 Ba eries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigare es, etc. away. Provide proper ven la on when charging ba eries. *** Your Alpha EV contains (6) 8‐Volt Heavy‐Duty Ba eries that must be properly maintained and recharged to obtain maximum performance and service life. *** PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE OF DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES: ...
- Page 18 Ba ery Care / Wet‐Flooded Ba eries PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE OF DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES (Con nued): Water used to replenish ba eries should be dis lled or treated not to exceed 200 T.D.S. (total dissolved solids...parts per million). Par cular care should be taken to avoid metallic contamina on (Iron). ...
- Page 19 Ba ery Care / Wet‐Flooded Ba eries PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE OF DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES (Con nued): Inac vity can be extremely harmful to all lead acid ba eries. If seasonal use is an cipated, we recommend the following: A. Completely charge the ba ery before storing. B.
- Page 20 INTRODUCTION: Your Lithium Iron Phosphate Alpha EV Ba ery is controlled by an Advanced Ba ery Management System that will monitor the func onality of the ba ery in regards to Temperature, State of Charge (SOC) as well as overall Ba ery Health, which includes the balancing of the internal cells during the Charging and Discharging process.
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Page 21: Battery Charging
Check the ba ery State of Charge (SOC) every 30‐Days during storage. If your Alpha EV Ba ery reaches below 30% State of Charge (SOC) during storage, charge the ba ery to the proper se ng above that was ini ated prior to storage. - Page 22 Posi on all charger cords and wires in loca ons that will not be driven over or present a tripping hazard. Your Ba ery Charger is fully automa c and will supply sufficient power to bring your Alpha EV ba eries to a full charge.
- Page 23 Ba ery Charging Fault Codes Enpower Ba ery Charger LED Indicator Informa on / Descrip on Low Ba ery Power R *** Ba ery Charge Lower Than 80% Ba ery Charge Between 80% ‐ 90% Ba ery Charge Between 90% ‐ 100% Full Charge Normal Process of Charging Con nuous Green Light Alarm Informa on ...
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Page 24: Body & Chassis Care
For your imita on leather cleaning, use a leather cleaner followed by a leather protectant. Your Alpha EV vehicle should be parked in a dry, well ven lated area. Long term storage should also be in a dry, well ven lated area. - Page 25 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ALPHA EV SCHEDULED INSPECTION PROCEDURES SCHEDULED INTERVAL INSPECTION Ba eries Check the state of charge. Charge if necessary. Charger Connec on Port Check for normal opera on. Free of damage. Accelerator Pedal Check for normal opera on. Brake System Check for normal opera on.
- Page 26 Driving Axle / Check & Fill GL‐5 Gear Lube Annual Inspec on by an Authorized Service Personnel Front Wheel Bearing General‐Purpose Lithium Base Grease Vehicle Specifica ons PERFORMANCE ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 2+2 ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 4+2 Factory Speed Se ng Maximum Speed Op onal Maximum Speed BATTERIES CAPACITY (Ah @ 20Hrs) ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 2+2 ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 4+2 Wet‐Flooded...
- Page 27 Vehicle Specifica ons WEIGHT ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 2+2 ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 4+2 Without Ba eries 899.50 lbs. / 408kg 1064.85 lbs. / 483kg With Ba eries WEIGHT of LOAD ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 2+2 ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 4+2 Passengers Ba eries FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (No Load) ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 2+2 ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 4+2 Camber Angle (°) Caster Angle (°) Toe In OTHER ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 2+2 ALPHA EV & SPORT EV 4+2 ...
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Page 28: Vehicle Storage
Turn main Key Switch to the off posi on. CHASSIS PREPARATION: 1. Verify the re pressure on your vehicle is set to the recommended levels. Adjust is necessary. 2. Clean the exterior of your Alpha EV. BATTERY PREPARATION: ... -
Page 29: Returning The Vehicle To Service
Perform a Pro‐Opera on Inspec on. This manual contains the latest Alpha EV produc on informa on. As we con nually make changes to improve your Alpha EV there may be inconsistencies that arise between your vehicle and this manual. Alpha EV reserves the right to make changes to the vehicle and products without prior no ce. - Page 30 NOTES ...
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