Club Car XRT 850 Owner's Manual page 36

Storage – Electric Vehicles with QuiQ™ Battery Chargers
Immediately Prior to Storage, Perform the Following Steps
1. Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL
position during storage.
3. If so installed, turn off all accessories, including GPS units, fans, etc.
4. Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position.
NOTE: If Visage or Guardian units are installed on vehicles and remote monitoring will be used during the storage
period, make sure the Tow/Run switch remains in the RUN position rather than in the TOW position required
for all other vehicles during storage.
5. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking
soda and water; use 1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Rinse solution off batteries. Do
not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal
Protector Spray.
6. Tighten all battery cable connections to 110 in·lb (12.4 N·m).
7. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
8. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Electric Vehicles on page 64.
9. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedules on page 40.
10. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
11. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
NOTE: It is recommended that the vehicles be plugged in and the electrolyte level maintained throughout the storage
period. If any of the following conditions exist, however, then disconnect the batteries for storage: 1) The
charger cannot remain plugged in, 2) AC power will not be available during extended storage, or 3) Electrolyte
levels will not be maintained. To disconnect batteries for storage, go to step 13.
12. To keep batteries fully charged during storage:
12.1.Plug the battery charger into the car. Leave battery chargers plugged in during storage. The charger will
automatically activate when necessary.
12.2.Check the electrolyte level and charger function monthly to ensure that proper operation is maintained. The
charger is functioning properly if the amber AC light is ON and the red Fault light is OFF.
CAUTION
• Be sure to check the batteries and charger monthly to maintain correct battery water level and to
ensure the charger is operating correctly during storage.
13. If disconnecting the batteries for storage, disconnect B negative (-) battery cable and secure it in a way that
ensures the cable will not come into contact with battery terminal.
RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. If necessary, connect batteries. See Connecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 13.
2. Fully charge batteries.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen
batteries can explode.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Electric Vehicles on page 64.
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