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POWERDRIVE BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING
• TO DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE VEHICLE RECEPTACLE, GRASP THE PLUG AND PULL IT STRAIGHT OUT
OF THE RECEPTACLE. DO NOT PULL ON THE CORD. DO NOT TWIST, ROCK, OR BEND THE PLUG.
• DO NOT CONNECT THE CHARGER TO BATTERY PACKS THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE DC OUTPUT
VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON THE CHARGER. OVERHEATING AND TRANSFORMER BURN-OUT WILL RESULT.
• DO NOT USE THE CHARGER IF THE PLUG, CORD, OR RECEPTACLE HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. USE OF
THE CHARGER WITH ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH.
• DO NOT USE THE CHARGER IF:
- THE DC PLUG DOES NOT MAKE A GOOD CONNECTION.
- THE PLUG AND RECEPTACLE FEEL HOTTER THAN NORMAL.
- THE PLUG PINS OR RECEPTACLE CONTACTS ARE BENT OR CORRODED.
- THE PLUG, RECEPTACLE, OR CORDS ARE CUT, WORN, OR HAVE ANY EXPOSED WIRES.
- THE PLUG, CORDS, CHARGER, OR RECEPTACLE ARE DAMAGED.
• USING THIS CHARGER WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER.
• EACH CHARGER SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN 15 OR 20 AMPERE BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION (CIRCUIT BREAKER OR
FUSE), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70, AND LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES. IMPROPER AC SUPPLY CIRCUIT PROTECTION MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Each PowerDrive Plus electric vehicle is supplied with a fully automatic, external battery charger as standard
equipment.
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. It is for use on a nominal 120- volt, 60-hertz
single phased circuit. 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 use of an extension cord with the charger is not recommended. If an extension cord must be used, use a three-
conductor No. 12 AWG cord with ground, properly wired and in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possi-
ble (no more than twelve feet). Position all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject
to damage or stress. See following WARNING.
Provide adequate ventilation for the charger. Keep all charger ventilation openings at least two inches away from
walls and other objects. See following WARNING.
WARNING
• IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
• DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER TO PLUG CHARGER INTO A TWO-BLADE OUTLET OR EXTENSION CORD. EXTENSION
CORD OR OUTLET MUST ACCEPT GROUNDED THREE-BLADE PLUG.
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