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Refer to the charger manufacturer User's Guide for operation, maintenance
and troubleshooting information. See APPENDIX on page 65.
Off Board Charger
The off board or portable charger must have a dedicated 15 amp AC circuit.
The charger should be placed in an area that permits good air flow around
and under the charger. Read and follow the operation instructions supplied by
the manufacturer with the charger.
1.
Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area, turn the key
switch to the OFF position, and remove it from the vehicle.
2.
Connect the AC cord to a dedicated 15 amp AC outlet to
activate the charger.
3.
Plug the charger cord into the charge receptacle on the
vehicle.
4.
Unplug and properly store the cord when the charging cycle is complete.
The battery charger will test the temperature of the battery pack. If the tem-
perature is too hot or too cold, the charger will shut down. If the battery pack
temperature is within the safe to charge range, the charger will operate.
On Board Charger
The on board charger (if equipped) is located under the rear seat. It is wired
directly to the batteries.
Risk of electric shock. Connect the charger power
cord to an outlet that is correctly installed and con-
nected to an electrical ground according to all codes
and regulations. A grounded outlet is necessary to
decrease the risk of electric shock – do not use
ground adapters or replace the plug. Do not touch
parts of output connector or battery terminals that do
not have insulation.
Disconnect the AC plug before you make or break the
connections to a battery that is charging. Do not
open or disassemble the charger. Do not operate the
charger if the AC cord is damaged. All repair work
must be done by qualified personnel.
To prevent over-heating that can cause damage to
the charger and possible fire, keep the air fins clear.
Install portable chargers on a platform above the
ground to allow maximum air flow around and below
the charger.
The power AC cord has a plug with a ground post. Do
not remove, cut or bend the ground post.
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