The Charge Circuit; Onboard Charger Operation - Club Car 2008-2011 Maintenance And Service Manual

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HIGH FREQUENCY CHARGER (ONBOARD)

THE CHARGE CIRCUIT

The charge circuit consists of the onboard charger, batteries and charger information light (Figure 10-3,
Page 10-4).

ONBOARD CHARGER OPERATION

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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• The charging area must be ventilated. Hydrogen level in the air must never exceed 2%. The
total volume of air in the charging area must be changed five times per hour. Exhaust fans
should be located at the highest point of the roof. Contact a local HVAC engineer.
• Do not charge the vehicle batteries with the vehicle covered or enclosed. Any enclosure or
cover should be removed or unzipped and pulled back when batteries are being charged. An
accumulation of hydrogen gas could result in an explosion.
• Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power cord to an outlet that has been properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. A grounded outlet
is required to reduce risk of electric shock; do not use ground adapters or modify plug.
• Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminals.
• Disconnect the AC supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery.
• Do not open or disassemble charger.
• Do not operate this charger if the AC supply cord is damaged or if the charger has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Refer all repair work to the
manufacturer or qualified personnel.
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BRN/
To Main
WHT BLK RED
Vehicle
Harness
Charger
Information
Light
To Main
Vehicle
Harness
Gray
Connector
AC Cord
ONBOARD
CHARGER
Figure 10-3 Charge Circuit
SOLID STATE SPEED
CONTROLLER
RED/GRN
14 GA. BLACK
6 GA. RED
14 GA. RED
Solenoid
BATTERIES
Fuse
The Charge Circuit
B–
TERMINAL
+
–
6 GA. BLACK