Storage - Electric Vehicles With Powerdrive Battery Charger - Club Car CARRYALL 100 CE Mark Owner's Manual

STORAGE – ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH POWERDRIVE BATTERY CHARGER
See General Warnings on page 9.
WARNING
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse handle or
switch in the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally starting the vehicle
or a fire hazard. Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen
batteries can explode.
CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
• To avoid exposing electrical components to moisture and subsequent damage, do not use any type of
pressure washing or steam cleaning equipment to wash the vehicle.
PREPARING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
Check Battery Water Levels Two Weeks Prior to Storage
Check water levels at least two weeks prior to winter storage to ensure proper mixing of water and electrolyte. Note
that it takes approximately five charge cycles with a minimum of 10 amp hours removed to properly mix the water with
electrolyte. Do NOT water batteries immediately prior to storage because this will not provide sufficient charge time to
mix the water with the electrolyte. Freezing can occur when batteries are stored in this condition.
1. Check the water levels in each battery cell. If water is required, fill the cells to cover the plates, charge the
batteries, and then use distilled water to fill each cell to the correct level. Electrolyte level should be from 1/2 inch
(13 mm) above plates to 1/4 inch (6 mm) below the level indicator (Figure 22).
Immediately Prior to Storage, Perform the Following Steps
1. Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL
position during storage.
3. If so installed, turn off all accessories, including GPS units, fans, etc.
4. Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position. Because the battery warning light does not illuminate with
the key in the OFF position and the tow switch in TOW, do not use the warning light as an indication of the
batteries' state of charge.
NOTE: If Visage or Guardian units are installed on vehicles and remote monitoring will be used during the storage
period, make sure the Tow/Run Switch remains in the RUN position rather than in the TOW position required
for all other vehicles.
5. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking soda
and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off batteries. Do not allow
this solution to enter the batteries. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray.
6. Tighten all battery cable connections to 110 in·lb.
7. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
8. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Electric Vehicles on page 56.
9. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedules on page 38.
10. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
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