Battery Charging - Polaris GEM Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Batteries
On-Board Charger
If the combined voltage of all batteries reaches 36 volts or less, a safety feature in the on-
board charger will not allow the charger to activate. If this occurs, use the alternate charging
method. See page 65.

Battery Charging

WARNING! Using a non-recommended extension cord could result in fire, heat damage or charger
failure, which could result in serious injury or death. Always use the recommended type of cord to
charge the batteries.
Tip: Do not use a ground fault interrupt (GFI) type cord on a GFCI-protected outlet.
WARNING! Charging from a circuit of lesser capacity and/or using a cord from the outlet to the vehicle
that is not sufficient in wire gauge could create a fire hazard.
WARNING! Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging batteries can result in an explosion.
Hydrogen gas is emitted during charging and will rise and accumulate at the ceiling. Always ensure a
minimum of five (5) air changes per hour in the charging area. Never charge the batteries in an area
subject to a flame or spark, including areas containing gas or propane water heaters and furnaces. Do
not smoke in the charging area.
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