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

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IQ PLUS CHARGER (ONBOARD)
• Do not use an adapter to plug the charger with a three-prong plug into a two-prong outlet.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a fire or an
electrical shock.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not use near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammables. Chargers can ignite
flammable materials and vapors.
• Do not expose to rain or any liquid. Keep the charger dry.
• Prior to servicing the charger, disconnect the AC power supply cord from the wall outlet and
remove the battery charger from the vehicle. See Onboard Charger Removal on page 9-31.
• Never push objects of any kind into the charger through cabinet slots. They may touch
dangerous voltage points or cause an electrical short circuit that could result in fire or
electrical shock.
• Do not use a battery charger if the cord or plug is damaged in any way. Replace worn or
damaged parts immediately. Failure to heed this warning could result in a fire, property
damage, severe personal injury, or death.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, was dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way.
• Have worn, cut, or damaged power cords or wires replaced immediately.
• Do not block or cover the charger ventilation slots. The slots provide ventilation and prevent
the charger from overheating.
• Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other material to cover the charger.
• Do not allow the charger to operate for more than 30 minutes at 19 or more amperes.
• Install surge arrestors on incoming AC power lines. Surge arrestors will help protect electrical
components in the charger and on the vehicle from all but direct or close lightening strikes.

ONBOARD CHARGER 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.
Connect the power supply cord to an AC supply. See Section 2 – Charger Identification and Specifica-
tions.
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. 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.
Place the charger AC cord so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to damage or stress.
The use of an extension cord with the onboard charger must be avoided.
Do not place items in the compartment where the battery charger is installed. Ensure that the charger venti-
lation slots are unobstructed.

CHARGING BATTERIES

1. Connect the AC power supply cord to an AC outlet designed to provide the proper AC voltage for the
charger.
2. The charger will activate automatically within 2 to 15 seconds.
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Onboard Charger Operation