Club Car DS Golf Car 2001 Owner's Manual page 32

Battery Charger
When inserting the DC plug, align the raised guide on the plug with the guide slot in the receptacle and push
straight in slowly.
The PowerDrive Charger interacts with an onboard computer on the PowerDrive System 48 and PowerDrive
Plus vehicle. The computer records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is
plugged in, the vehicle's control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle, as well as the possi-
bility of consequent damage to the charger and the vehicle.
Once the lock-out is actuated, the charger turns on. The onboard computer then records the amount of
energy being returned to the batteries. When the optimum amount of energy needed to replenish the batter-
ies is returned, the charger will shut off. The control circuit lock-out remains activated until the charger plug is
disconnected from the vehicle.
Only PowerDrive System 48 and PowerDrive Plus vehicles are compatible with the PowerDrive Charger.
Other Club Car models or vehicles made by other manufacturers are not compatible.
As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and
undercharging will normally be prevented.
Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short period (9 holes of golf or 10
minutes). The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not
seem to be operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer.
Figure 15 Correct Insertion of Charger DC Plug Figure 16 Incorrect Insertion of Charger DC Plug
PLUG AND RECEPTACLE
The charger cord, plug, and receptacle are wear items and should be inspected daily. Visually inspect them
for cracks, loose connections, and frayed wiring; they must be replaced when worn or damaged. If charger
plug and receptacle show signs of corrosion or are difficult to insert and remove, the receptacle contacts and
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plug blades/pins may be cleaned with a good electrical contact cleaner or lightly sprayed with WD-40 brand
spray lubricant. The plug should then be inserted and removed several times to ensure ease of insertion,
ease of removal, and good electrical contact. See following NOTE.
NOTE
• IF THE WARNING TAG HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR REMOVED FROM THE DC CORD, HAVE IT
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
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