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HIGH FREQUENCY CHARGER (ONBOARD)
AC POWER CONNECTION
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CAUTION
• Charger enclosure may be hot during charging. Use hand protection if handling the charger
while charging.
NOTE: Make sure that the AC cord provided with your charger has the proper AC plug for your location. If
it does not, contact your Club Car representative to obtain the proper cord or plug.
Only use ONE charger on a single 15 amp circuit or the circuit may become overloaded. 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. 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 AC power cord must be 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 m)). Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subject to damage or stress.
CHARGING BATTERIES
NOTE: Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short time, i.e., 10 min-
utes. 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 a local Club Car distribu-
tor/dealer.
New batteries will not deliver their full range until the vehicle has been driven and recharged from
20 to 50 times.
Vehicles should be restricted to 40 to 50 energy units of discharge (or 36 holes of golf) between
charges until the batteries have been properly seasoned (20 to 50 charge cycles). For maximum
battery life, Club Car recommends that electric vehicles always be recharged after 40 to 50 energy
units of discharge or each night in order to avoid deep discharging the batteries. Charging between
rounds will also extend battery life.
When temperatures fall below 65 °F (18.3 °C), batteries charged in unheated areas should be
placed on charge as soon as possible after use. Batteries are warmest immediately after use, while
cold batteries require more time to fully charge.
1. Insert the onboard charger AC plug into a dedicated and properly wired AC receptacle to begin a charge
cycle. See Section 2 – Charger Identification and Specifications.
NOTE: Only connect ONE charger to a single 15 amp circuit or the circuit may become overloaded.
2. Place the charger AC cord so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to damage or
stress.
3. Do not place items in the compartment where the battery charger is installed. Locate the charger with
adequate ventilation.
After the charger is plugged in, the vehicle's control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle,
as well as the possibility of subsequent damage to the charger and vehicle.
2008-2011 Domestic Battery Charger Maintenance and Service Manual
Onboard Charger Operation
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