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Brake Pedal

The “

Brake Pedal

” is the large pedal on the left with the word “

STOP”

 molded into it.

To slow or stop the vehicle, release the “

Accelerator Pedal

” and then depress the

brake pedal with your foot until the NEV has come to a complete stop or the vehicle
has slowed to your desired speed.

Park Brake Pedal

The “

Park Brake Pedal

” is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the

“

Brake Pedal

”. It has the word “

PARK”

 molded into it.  

To  set  the park  brake,  depress  the  “

Brake  Pedal

”  firmly  and  tilt  the  park  brake

portion of the pedal forward with your foot.

WARNING!

The   “

Park   Brake

”   will   release   automatically   when   either   the   “

Accelerator

Pedal

” or “

Brake Pedal

” is depressed. The park brake has multiple locking

positions and should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle
from rolling. 

Copyright © 2012-2013 American Custom Golf Cars, Inc. 

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Summary of Contents for T-SPORT NEV 2014

Page 1: ...2014 Owner s Manual T SPORT NEV Neighborhood Electric Vehicle NEV Electric Low Speed Vehicle LSV This Manual is effective as of June 1 2013 ...

Page 2: ...nal requirements to make your vehicle eligible for operation on public streets or roads T SPORT NEV meets the minimum requirements for LSV as specified in FMVSS 500 for low speed vehicles as of date of manufacture as shown on the vehicle s Certification Label ACG is not liable for any additional requirements or modifications that your individual state may require ACG is not liable of errors in thi...

Page 3: ...ocking Glove Boxes 33 Accessory Outlet 34 Cup Holders 35 Safety Belts 36 Transporting Pets 42 Tires Wheels 43 Tire Changing and Jacking Points 46 Consumer Information Tires 47 Brakes 48 Pre Operation and Daily Safety Checklist 50 Performance Inspection 51 Driving Instructions 52 Starting the Vehicle 54 Stopping or slowing the Vehicle 54 Parking and Leaving the Vehicle 54 Batteries 55 Battery Care ...

Page 4: ...or to operating the vehicle you have read the following instructions and warnings If you rent or loan your vehicle to others please make sure that they have read this manual prior to operating this vehicle Please consider this manual to be a permanent part of this vehicle and if it is sold please make sure that the new owner receives the manual so that they will have the operating information that...

Page 5: ...our vehicle Maintenance schedules and general care instructions are included in the Operation and Maintenance section This manual is applicable to the following ACG models 2014 T SPORT NEV If any questions arise after reading the manual please contact ACG Customer Service at 909 597 2885 Please have your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and date of purchase information available NOTE All informat...

Page 6: ...over a leak or damage to any traction battery contact a ACG Dealer immediately Never touch fluid leaks inside or outside the vehicle The leak may be acid from the traction battery If it contacts your skin or eyes wash it off immediately with a large amount of water Get immediate medical attention to help avoid serious injury If a fire occurs in the EV vehicle leave the vehicle as soon as possible ...

Page 7: ... vehicle If the Warranty Registration Card is not received within 45 days of purchase date the Warranty commencement date will be the vehicle production date Please protect your Warranty and mail your Warranty Registration Card today There are no other expressed warranties on your ACG vehicle beyond those set in the accompanying Warranty document and no implied warranties of merchantability or fit...

Page 8: ...g and leaving the vehicle a Make sure vehicle has come to a complete stop b Switch Direction Control Switch to the Neutral position N c Engage the parking brake d Turn the Key Switch to OFF position vertical and remove key 6 Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working with the batteries 7 Use insulated tools when ...

Page 9: ...nsuspecting passenger always bring the vehicle to a full and complete stop before switching from D Forward to R Reverse 4 To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle A Set the Parking Brake B Turn the Key Switch to the OFF position vertical C Remove keys prior to leaving the vehicle WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its road worthiness and...

Page 10: ...c doors these were designed and are intended only to keep wind and water out of the vehicle and should not be relied upon to keep occupants in the vehicle or to protect them in case of collision ACG vehicles are not designed to meet any collision or roll over requirements Therefore you should always drive your ACG vehicle in a safe manner while being alert to potential dangerous situations around ...

Page 11: ...s the different aspects of owning and operating an ACG vehicle are explained Please read understand and abide by them for years of safe operation and enjoyment of your ACG Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Warnings Cautions and Notes Throughout this Owner s Manual you will find the words WARNING and CAUTION These serve as reminders that attention is required WARNING Indicates an immediate hazard which...

Page 12: ...n drinking driver call a cab or use public transportation WARNING Driving after drinking alcohol can lead to an accident Your perceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink alcohol and drive WARNING Drinking alcohol can seriously impair your ability to operate this vehicle Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc P...

Page 13: ... battery area of the vehicle Tools wires and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across the battery connections Follow all instructions carefully when dealing with batteries The batteries in the ACG NEV are six 6 8 Volt lead acid batteries They are however connected in a pack configuration to produce HIGH VOLTAGE DC 48 volts These batteries are either Flooded electrolyte type or Gel electr...

Page 14: ...e continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water CAUTION When checking the electrolyte level in flooded batteries be careful to never touch the battery terminals WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Always wash hands after handling the battery WARNING Improper handling of high voltage wiring batteries or control s...

Page 15: ...t in an accident roll over and serious injury or death Because of its open body construction your vehicle offers less protection than closed vehicles in the event of an accident CAUTION The top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks spare tires building hunting or camping supplies and or luggage etc Also it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle and thus c...

Page 16: ...Key is Vertical as shown in picture below 2 ON position vehicle is ON and can be driven Key is turned clockwise 45 degrees WARNING Never turn the Key Switch to the OFF position while the vehicle is in motion This could lead to loss of speed control and loss of control of the vehicle This can cause a serious accident Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 16 ...

Page 17: ... display 2 N NEUTRAL When the switch is in the central position the vehicle is in Neutral and will not move when the accelerator pedal is depressed When the Key Switch is in the ON position horizontal the Direction Control Switch position is indicated on the vehicle display by showing N at the top Left corner of the display 3 R REVERSE To operate the vehicle in the reverse direction press the rock...

Page 18: ...ANT The vehicle Direction Control Switch MUST be initially in the neutral N central position when you first turn the Key Switch to the ON position thereafter you can select forward drive D or the reverse R The car will not move unless you first start in neutral N Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...ing brake As the accelerator pedal is depressed speed will increase until full speed is reached When you release the accelerator pedal the power to the motor is cut OFF and the motor will stop running causing the vehicle to coast WARNING The NEV will not stop automatically when the Accelerator Pedal is released You must depress the Brake Pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a stop or to slow ...

Page 20: ...dal is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the Brake Pedal It has the word PARK molded into it To set the park brake depress the Brake Pedal firmly and tilt the park brake portion of the pedal forward with your foot WARNING The Park Brake will release automatically when either the Accelerator Pedal or Brake Pedal is depressed The park brake has multiple locking positions and shoul...

Page 21: ...shboard and to the left of the Direction Control Switch The switch is labeled LIGHTS It is also identified by SAE ISO Lights icon It is a 2 position switch 1 ON When the top portion of the switch is depressed the lights are ON 2 OFF When the bottom portion of the switch is depressed the lights are OFF Light switch shown in OFF position Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...t Lights Flash 2 OFF When the Lever is Horizontal the Turn Signal lights are OFF 3 LEFT When the Lever is pushed down Counter Clockwise the Left Lights Flash NOTE The system DOES NOT have a self canceling feature return the Lever to the horizontal OFF position after completing the intended Turn or Lane Change Turn Signal Lever Switch shown in OFF position Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf C...

Page 23: ...GREEN Light on Left of the Display will flash when Left Turn Signal is activated as shown above The GREEN Light on Right of the Display will flash when Right Turn Signal is activated Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...e as 90 6 mi Odometer TOTAL Distance Traveled in miles in NNNN N format shown above as 231 9 mi Vehicle Speed in MPH and KPH shown on semi elliptical bar graph shown as 0 MPH KPH above Direction Monitors the position of the Direction Control Switch and shows D for Forward Drive N for Neutral as shown above R for Reverse For additional display features please refer to following section Copyright 20...

Page 25: ...nter to ZERO push and hold the lower arrow button Low Water Warning If the low battery water warning icon appears please check the water level in all batteries To clear the low battery water warning icon push and hold the upper arrow button NOTE The vehicle MUST be in neutral N when you first turn the key ON thereafter you can select forward F or reverse R The car will not move unless you start in...

Page 26: ...rature 2 Motor Volts 3 Motor Amps 4 Motor RPM Rotations Per Minute 5 Motor Torque in Percent These values will change as soon as you start driving the vehicle This will also let you monitor and diagnose the condition of the motor and controller To proceed to a 3rd Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...rv Select 2 Hand Brake Foot Brake Inch FWD sw Inch REV sw Note Drive profile 2 Drv Select 2 is only used for testing Purpose to see the Range of motor on the controller Features not used Seat Hand Brake Inch FWD sw Inch REV sw To proceed to a 4th Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...f the vehicle from 0 1000 feet and will automatically record the performance of the vehicle It also displays the number of hours the vehicle was driven To proceed to a 4th Screen push center arrow button 8 once Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...ated at the time the vehicle is the first programmed Any fault after that might be relevant To check new faults you need to press the upper button twice and the fault will appear 6th Screen 6th Screen It will give you the date and time the fault first appeared and the explanation what the fault means Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...ts low on power it will automatically cut back this is a safety precaution to protect the motor and controller In many cases the fault is just a warning For example Thermal cut back just means the motor is too hot and will reduce the power to protect the motor Push the center arrow button 8 once this will get you back to main screen Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 30 ...

Page 31: ...ng Wheel And immediately below the Turn Signal Lever It is a 2 position switch OFF When the Pull Switch is released pushed INWARD ON When the Pull Switch is pulled out the Turn Signal lights are activated NOTE The Hazard function can be canceled ONLY by moving the Turn Signal Lever from the the horizontal OFF position to either UP Right Turn or DOWN Left Turn position Pull the Hazard Switch in dir...

Page 32: ...d by the Left foot if audio warning is required during vehicle operation see above The switch is labeled HORN It is also identified by SAE ISO Horn icon It is a momentary switch the Horn will sound only while the switch is being depressed Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...n the dashboard Both Locking Glove Boxes use the same key which however is different from the Key Switch You can safely lock your valuables in the glove boxes when you Valet park your vehicle Left Glove box Right Glove box Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 33 ...

Page 34: ... outlet remove the plastic safety cover shown below WARNING Damage to electrical components may occur from improper use Do not plug in devices requiring power exceeding 25 watts Damage to the vehicle electrical system may occur or an accessory fuse may blow The fuse for the power outlet plug is located in the fuse block Always use fuses with the same type and rating Power outlets are designed for ...

Page 35: ... contains two cup holders CAUTION Liquids can damage electrical components and the circuit board Handle all liquids with care Do not spray water directly into the upper or lower dash Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...ly could increase your risk for injury in a collision You could suffer internal injuries or even slide out of part of the belt Use the instructions in this manual to insure you and your passengers are wearing the safety belts properly Two people should never be belted into a single safety belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident causing injury Never use a lap shoulder ...

Page 37: ...protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not modify or disassemble the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent buckle torn webbing etc WARNING A belt that is buckled into the wrong latch will not function or protect you properly The lap portion of the sa...

Page 38: ...ere is a collision SEAT BELT EXTENDER If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat bel...

Page 39: ...ere are different size and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat owner s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missle inside the vehicle The force required t...

Page 40: ...tallation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could become loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Other children and child restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward fa...

Page 41: ...t must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it All passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates Seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint...

Page 42: ...UTION Use only ACG approved accessories Others may cause damage to the vehicle and will void warranty WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its road worthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 42 ...

Page 43: ... pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in premature replacement Under inflation increases tire rolling resistance resulting in lower vehicle range 3 Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both ...

Page 44: ...lent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your dealer or ACG Customer Service regarding any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire size other than that specified on your vehicle s tire label Improperly sized tires can cause vehicle components to wear out prematurely and may c...

Page 45: ...is can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle NOTE The vehicle s tire information can be found on the Tire Information Label Reproduced below The label location on the vehicle is under Certification Lab...

Page 46: ...e the rear Trailer Hitch Adapter indicated by as lifting point However it can be used as Tie Down point during transport see page 50 for details The T SPORT NEV chassis body removed CAUTION Jacking at any location other than the proper jacking points may cause major vehicle body damage WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you Never ...

Page 47: ...or the Tire Industry Safety Council which is hosted at the Rubber Manufacturers Association website at http www rma org or http www betiresmart org BE TIRE SMART PLAY YOUR PART BROCHURE Download File Pub BTS 01 This 3 panel brochure details how consumers can maintain their tires It reviews all of the key elements of tire maintenance Pressure Alignment Rotation and Tread 3 panel brochure is availab...

Page 48: ...tenance Schedule on Page 78 by removing the Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap and observing the fluid level The maximum fluid level should be at about one inch 25 millimeters below the reservoir top If it is substantially lower fill it with DOT 4 Brake Fluid If the Brake Fluid needs to be refilled more frequently than every other month then check the entire Brake System for any leakage and see your dealer...

Page 49: ...e to painted and finished surfaces Use caution when refilling the brake fluid reservoir CAUTION Use only DOT 4 Brake Fluid from a sealed Container Clean Filler Cap before removing Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...ars Inc distributor dealer or a fully trained technician General All parts should be in place and properly installed Be sure that any additional attachments are securely mounted prior to the operation of your vehicle Tires Check for proper tire pressure on your new T SPORT NEV Visually inspect the tires for wear damage and proper inflation on a daily basis NOTE The vehicle s tire pressure informat...

Page 51: ... pedal cannot reach the floor when depressed The hydraulic disk brake actuator should be greased monthly to ensure that it is clean and that it can slide smoothly so that the brakes will operate smoothly without binding up Park Brake When in use the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary It should automatically release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is depres...

Page 52: ...lves with provided Seat Belts before allowing them to ride in the vehicle 6 When using the NEV at night or in low light situations make sure that the Light Switch is in the ON or I position as this ensures that the headlights and tail lights are on to increase visibility and safety 7 Be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting the Forward Neutral Reverse Switch Failure to do so ...

Page 53: ... control of or overturning the vehicle 16 Obey all the rules governing Low Speed Vehicles LSV 17 The vehicle should not be driven on roadways where it is prohibited by local laws 18 Do not drive vehicle while under the influence of alcohol drugs or medications prescription or otherwise as they may affect your ability to drive 19 Drive slowly through turns to avoid overturning the vehicle 20 Use br...

Page 54: ...l automatically release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed Stopping or slowing the Vehicle 1 Release Accelerator Pedal GO and depress the Brake Pedal STOP The vehicle will begin to come to a stop WARNING Driving through water may affect the brakes When stopped on a hill use the brake pedal to hold your position Do not use accelerator pedal Parking and Leaving the Vehicle 1 Aft...

Page 55: ...ater Before rinsing the batteries make sure the caps to the batteries are tight so that the cleaning solution does not enter the battery Please be sure to dispose of any waste water properly 2 The fluid level in the batteries should be checked on a weekly basis If fluid needs to be added it should only be done after the batteries have been charged unless the top of the plates are visible prior to ...

Page 56: ...ide appearance of the battery Look for cracks in the container The top of the battery posts and connections should be clean free of dirt fluids and corrosion If batteries are dirty refer to the Cleaning section for the proper cleaning procedure Repair or replace any damaged batteries 2 Any fluids on or around the battery may be an indication that electrolyte is spilling leaching or leaking out Lea...

Page 57: ... spot trouble signs if they appear and avoid problems associated with grime 1 Check that all vent caps are tightly in place 2 Clean the battery top with a cloth or brush and a solution of baking soda and water When cleaning do not allow any cleaning solution or other foreign matter to get inside the battery 3 Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth 4 Clean battery terminals and the inside of c...

Page 58: ... will prevent having to worry about the water level at a different state of charge Depending on the local climate charging methods application etc ACG recommends that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how thirsty your batteries are Important things to remember 1 Do not let the plates get exposed to air This will damage corrode the plates 2 Do not fill the water level in th...

Page 59: ...ed 4 Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional water refer to the Charging section 5 Once charging is completed open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells 6 Add water until the electrolyte level is 1 8 below the bottom of the fill well 7 A piece of rubber can be used safely as a dipstick to help determine this level 8 Clean replace and tighten all vent caps WARNING Nev...

Page 60: ... charging will be avoided NOTE The first time your batteries are charged the approximate time of charge will be 10 15 hours The Charger features a microprocessor controller that reads the battery banks so that it knows what the optimum capacities of each battery are After the first charge the average charging time is 7 8 hours 3 Batteries should be charged even if they have only been used for a sh...

Page 61: ...ntial when replacing the cables on the batteries that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are identified on the battery case as positive and negative Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion Battery Disposal Lead acid batteries are recyclable Return whole scrap batteries to distrib...

Page 62: ...arge quantities of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery or any other booster source Do not allow battery cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling CAUTION Battery acid from cleaning batteries can damage vehicle driveway or garage floor WARNING The...

Page 63: ...emove the key If the key is left in the ON position it may damage the charger or the vehicle 2 Fully engage parking brake Your vehicle is equipped with an on board UL listed charger When charging your vehicle please be sure to use a proper grounded cord to provide power to the charger see Table T Page 68 for details 3 Please be sure to raise the Front Seat of the vehicle to allow ventilation of th...

Page 64: ...below The Key Switch is mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column It has two positions 1 OFF position OFF There is no power to vehicle Key is Vertical as shown above 2 ON position vehicle is ON and can be driven Key is turned clockwise 45 degrees WARNING The Vehicle Power must be turned OFF before and during the Charging Cycle Failure to do so may cause Vehicle damage Copyright 2012 ...

Page 65: ... in locked PARK position and the vehicle is stationary WARNING The Park Brake will release automatically when either the Accelerator Pedal or Brake Pedal is depressed The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 65 ...

Page 66: ...e center line and to the right of the Lights Switch The switch is labeled Direction There are three 3 distinct positions D N and R and so indicated on label to the Right of the switch Switch the Direction Control Switch to the central Neutral position N Direction Switch shown in Neutral position Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 66 ...

Page 67: ...st be of suitable length and proper AWG See Table T on Page 68 for proper AWG wire size Plug the other end of the AC Extension Cord into 120V AC 3 conductor Grounded 120V AC household socket that is fused at a minimum of 15 Amp 20 Amp circuit is preferable if available or optionally see item b on next page Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 67 ...

Page 68: ...nto the same 15A 20A circuit or the circuit may become overloaded which will result in tripping of the circuit breaker Kill A Watt Meter if you use this optional device to monitor charging refer to Page 11 for operating instructions Table T AWG extension cable selection Extension Cable Length Minimum AWG rating Wire Size 100 Feet 10 AWG 50 Feet 12 AWG 25 Feet 14 AWG 12 Feet 14 AWG 6 Feet 16 AWG 3 ...

Page 69: ...t the top as shown below and indicated by b The Seat will rotate on the hinge that is installed at the Front of the seat cushion c Traction Batteries Brake Fluid Reservoir and the On board Charger are located under the seat as shown in photo on next page Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 69 ...

Page 70: ...e Charger is lighted Condition YELLOW ON b verify that one of the charger charge rate telltale LEDs I IIIIII on the Charger is lighted Condition YELLOW ON OK Charging Condition YELLOW FLASHING OK Charging at reduced rate Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...ction Battery is not fully depleted the Charger will automatically switch to the Maximum Charge Rate Mode Yellow LED IIIIII lighted in just few seconds Charger ON Max rate of Charge As charging progresses the Charge Algorithm reduces the charge rate either due to state of battery charge or due to excessive internal charger temperature Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...arge Charger power input of about 1 to 2 Amperes 120 V AC If the charge rate is reduced due to high internal charger temperature the appropriate Ammeter LED will be Flashing When any of the Ammeter Yellow LEDs Flashes the Total Charging Time will be increased Charger ON Min rate of Charge When the 80 state of Charge is reached the Yellow LED indicating 80 charge will be lighted Bulk charge phase i...

Page 73: ...reached the Green LED indicating End of Charge charge will be lighted continuously Charger ON Stand by End of Charge Maintenance Mode When the End of Charge condition is reached the Charger will automatically switch to Maintenance Mode Charger will Auto restart if 30 days elapse or if Traction Battery Voltage drops to below 50 4 Volts Voltage less than 2 1V per battery cell Copyright 2012 2013 Ame...

Page 74: ... the Charger is lighted Condition GREEN FULLY CHARGED 5 Kill A Watt Meter if you use this optional device to monitor charging refer to Page 14 for operating instructions Record the Accumulated data Total Charging Time and Total kWh 6 Extension Cord Unplug the 120V AC extension power cord from vehicle charging inlet socket 7 Extension Cord Unplug the extension power cord from the household power so...

Page 75: ...ion key Press the HZ PF key once to display the frequency Hertz then press key again to display the Power Factor HZ is the Frequency of output Voltage where PF is the Power Factor PF W Vrms Arms 6 The KWH Hour is a toggle function key Press the KWH Hour key once to show the cumulative energy consumption since power was applied to the unit kWh Then press key to display the cumulative time since pow...

Page 76: ...G Do not exceed maximum ratings as detailed on label Button 1 Volt Button 2 Amp Button 3 Watt VA toggle Button 4 Hz PF toggle Button 5 kWh TIME toggle Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 76 ...

Page 77: ...use of vehicle 2 Check battery terminals for tight connections 3 Visually inspect the tires for wear damage and proper inflation 4 Check for proper operation of parking brake 5 Check seat belts for proper operation Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...k battery terminals for tight connections 3 Check tires for correct air pressure and wear 4 Check for proper operation of parking brake 5 Check brake fluid reservoir for proper brake fluid level 6 Check brake lines for leaks 7 Grease the hydraulic disk brake actuator and check for proper operation of service brake 8 Check all wheel bearings for looseness or free play Copyright 2012 2013 American C...

Page 79: ...ethyl or methyl alcohol Do not use products containing ammonia soaps or abrasives Never use gasoline or any cleaning solvent These products scratch or destroy the surface of the windows To remove oil grease or road tar use isopropyl alcohol and then wash the windows with water Dry gently with a soft cloth or chamois Cleaning the Exterior The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to wash th...

Page 80: ...ior Wipe using a cloth dampened with warm or cool water or remove detergent or deposits CAUTION Do not spray the interior of your vehicle Water contact with the dash panel instrument panel or switches could damage the electrical system WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Protection Fro...

Page 81: ...less 3 Secure any items that could be affected by airflow through the vehicle 4 Do not secure across any plastic body or floor panel component of the vehicle Use Tie Down points on the frame identified with an X as shown on page 46 NOTE ACG is not responsible for damage incurred or lost items due to vehicle towing CAUTION TOWING THE VEHICLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED This vehicle is not designed for dolly...

Page 82: ...or the ability to control the vehicle Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fal...

Page 83: ...may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Custom Golf Cars Inc To contact NHTSA You may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safecar gov or write to Admin...

Page 84: ...12 x7 Front Tire Size 215 35 R12 Rear Tire Size 215 35 R12 Front Brakes Hydraulic Disk Rear Brakes 7 Mechanical Drum Type Drive Motor Direct Drive 48 Volts 3 phase AC 17 5 hp Transaxle Double Reduction high speed gears Electrical System 48 volts DC Batteries Six 6 8V each in series 48V DC Speed Controller SEVCON Gen4 450 Amp Continuous Steering Rack and Pinion Chassis Aluminum I Beam Body Flex Inj...

Page 85: ...m Golf Cars Inc ACG 15740 El Prado Rd Chino CA 91710 USA 909 597 2885 909 597 7183 fax www acgcars us Copyright 2012 2013 American Custom Golf Cars Inc ACG Logo and T SPORT Are registered trademarks of American Custom Golf Cars Inc ...

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