Club Car 2008-2011 Maintenance And Service Manual page 38

3
POWERDRIVE CHARGER (EXTERNAL)
ý
WARNING
• 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.
2. Connect the charger DC plug to the vehicle charger receptacle located on the seat support panel
(Figure 3-7, Page 3-9). The charger will activate automatically within 2 to 15 seconds after the DC plug
is connected. See following WARNING.
ý
WARNING
• Do not rock or bend the DC plug. To connect the charger plug to the vehicle receptacle, grasp
the plug handle and push the plug straight into the receptacle (Figure 3-7, Page 3-9).
3. Monitor the ammeter for the correct charge rate. The initial charge rate will vary from 15 to 19 amps,
depending upon the condition and depth of discharge of the batteries. Slight variations in the initial
charge rate may also result from AC line input voltages which are higher or lower than the nominal input
voltage. Higher AC line voltages increase the initial charge rate while lower AC line voltages reduce the
initial charge rate.
4. At one hour and at two hours into the charge cycle, the charger will shut off in order to run a self-diag-
nostic program (ammeter will drop to zero). See following NOTE.
NOTE: Batteries should be put on charge at the end of each day even if the vehicle has been used for only
a short amount of time (even if for only 10 minutes).
When air temperatures fall below 65 °F (18.3 °C), batteries charged in unheated areas should be
placed on charge as soon as possible after use. Cold batteries require more time to fully charge.
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; use the CDM (Communication Display Module) (CC P/N
101831801). See Communication Display Module in Section 11 of the appropriate mainte-
nance and service manual.
If charger does not appear to be operating properly, or if the batteries appear to be weak, contact
your Club Car distributor/dealer.
Page 3-10 2008-2011 Domestic Battery Charger Maintenance and Service Manual
Charger Installation and Operation