Ac Power Connection; Charging Batteries - Club Car 2008-2011 Maintenance And Service Manual

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POWERDRIVE 2 CHARGER (EXTERNAL)

AC POWER CONNECTION

The AC line to which the charger is to be connected must be of the proper AC input voltage for the charger
and must be capable of supplying sufficient current. See Section 2 – Charger Identification and Specifica-
tions.
With charger DC output cord disconnected, connect the power supply cord to an AC supply. See Section 2 –
Charger Identification and Specifications.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the battery charger must be grounded. The charger is equipped with an
AC electric cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding type plug. It is for use on a nominal
120 volt, 60 hertz circuit. The AC plug must be connected to an appropriate receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances.
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, use a
three-conductor no. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14 SWG (British Standard Wire Gauge), heavy-
duty cord with ground, properly wired and in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possible (no more
than 12 feet (3.7 meters)). Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to
damage or stress.
Ensure that the charger ventilation slots are unobstructed and that there is adequate ventilation.

CHARGING BATTERIES

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WARNING
• Do not bypass the sense lead fuse (not applicable to Precedent vehicles).
• Be sure the fuse link is clean and tight (not applicable to Precedent vehicles).
• Be sure all wire connections at the receptacle are clean and tight.
• Do not rock or bend the plug. To connect the charger plug to the vehicle receptacle, grasp the
plug handle and push the plug straight into the receptacle (Figure 5-4, Page 5-5).
• Do not pull on the DC cord (Figure 5-5, Page 5-5). Do not twist, rock or bend the plug. To
disconnect the charger plug from the vehicle receptacle, grasp the plug by the handle and pull
the plug straight out of the receptacle.
• Do not connect a charger to the receptacle if the charger cord, plug, or the vehicle receptacle
is broken, damaged in any manner, or does not make a good electrical connection. Fire or
personal injury can result. Have it replaced by a qualified service person immediately. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in damage to the charger cord, the plug, and (or) the
vehicle receptacle.
• Do not use a charger if:
- The plug is too loose or does not make a good connection.
- The plug and receptacle feel hotter than normal during charge.
- The plug pin or receptacle contacts are bent or corroded.
- The plug, receptacle, or cords are cut, worn, have any exposed wires or are damaged in any
way.
• Using the charger with any of the above symptoms could result in a fire, property damage,
personal injury, or death.
1. With the charger DC cord disconnected from the vehicle charger receptacle, connect the AC power sup-
ply cord to an AC outlet designed to provide the proper AC voltage for the charger.
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