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Periodic Maintenance Schedule 

 

 

ALPHA

 

EV

 

SCHEDULED

 

INSPECTION

 

PROCEDURES

 

SCHEDULED

 

INTERVAL

 

INSPECTION

 

Per Use by Owner  

Ba eries 

Check the state of charge. Charge if necessary. 

Charger Connec on Port 

Check for normal opera on. Free of damage. 

Accelerator Pedal 

Check for normal opera on. 

Brake System 

Check for normal opera on. 

Parking Brake System 

Check for normal opera on 

Direc onal Selector 

Check for normal opera on. Forward, Neutral & Reverse. 

Reverse Warning Indicator  Check for normal opera on. 

Steering 

Check for normal opera on. No excessive play. 

Tires  

Check for proper in

fl

a on, wear & damage. 

Body & Chassis 

Check for missing parts and damage. 

Vehicle Hardware 

 All 

Check  ghtness of all bolts, nuts, screws & rivets. 

Monthly Inspec on by Owner or 
an Authorized Service Personnel  

Ba eries   

Check electrolyte level. Fill when fully charged. Do not over

fi

ll. 

Clean & check ba ery connec ons for  ghtness. 

Apply Terminal Protectant. 

Brakes Check 

brake 

fl

uid level. Fill if necessary. 

Check all items / Listed in the Per Use by Owner. 

Quarterly Inspec on by an Owner 

or Authorized Service Personnel   

Accelerator Pedal 

Check for normal opera on. Adjust if necessary. 

Driving System 

Perform lubrica on as per the schema c diagram. 

En re Car 

Perform lubrica on as per the schema c diagram. 

Check all items / Listed in the Per Use & Monthly Interval. 

6

Month Inspec on by an         

Authorized Service Personnel    

Ba eries 

Check on Charge Voltage per Ba ery. 

Wires 

Check wire condi on. Cracks / Damage / Short Circuit. 

Brake System 

Adjust or replace brake components if necessary. 

Direc onal Selector 

Check wire & contact connec on. Secure. 

Front Wheel Alignment 

Check and adjust when necessary. 

Suspension 

Check for leaking shock absorbers / damaged springs. 

En re Car 

Perform lubrica on as per the schema c diagram. 

Check all items / Listed in the Per Use, Monthly & Quarterly Interval. 

Annual Inspec on by an            

Authorized Service Personnel     

Ba eries 

Perform Discharge Test. 

Steering 

Check steering knuckle bushing free play. 

Motor 

Check overall opera on. 

Front Wheel Bearings 

Lubricate. Check wheel nut  ghtness. 

Rear Axle Bearings 

Check rear axle bearings for excessive play / noise. 

Transaxle 

Check & Fill oil level if necessary. Check for leaks. 

Check all items / Listed in the Per Use, Monthly, Quarterly & Semi

Annual Interval. 

Summary of Contents for ALPHA EV 2+2

Page 1: ...Owner s Operator s Manual January 2022 CAUTION Read This Manual Carefully Completely 48 Volt ALPHA EV 2 2 48 Volt ALPHA EV Sport 2 2...

Page 2: ...2 NOTES...

Page 3: ...ful informa on for the proper care maintenance of your EV which will allow you to also obtain the most enjoyment out of your investment If you have any ques ons regarding the Opera on or Maintenance o...

Page 4: ...insure a safe vehicle opera on and to avoid possible injury or death The Warning Symbol above indicates a hazardous situa on which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A No ce indica...

Page 5: ...NTS BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE PRE INSPECTION VEHICLE OPERATION BATTERY CARE WET FLOODED BATTERIES BATTERY CARE LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY CHARGING BODY CHASSIS CARE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS VEHICLE...

Page 6: ...ing improper ba ery fluid level maintenance loose wiring or rusted and corroded hardware 2 Excessive opera on of the ba ery in an undercharged condi on Below half charge 1200 Specific Gravity 3 Lack o...

Page 7: ...e to an Authorized Alpha EV Dealer for inspec on diagnosis and poten al repair Alpha EV makes no addi onal expressed or implied warranty of any kind All implied or expressed warran es outside of this...

Page 8: ...t Your ALPHA EV 2 2 is equipped with two seats and a four person occupancy limit Do not operate this vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs These components and the e ects thereof will...

Page 9: ...ngerment of the occupants SAFE DRIVING CONSIDERATIONS Your ALPHA EV can cause injury if improperly used of maintained Allow only authorized individuals with a valid motor vehicle license to operate th...

Page 10: ...limited to Approved eye protec on insulated gloves Remove all jewelry and loose apparel items prior to working on this vehicle Use only properly insulated tools when in electrical areas of the vehicle...

Page 11: ...e read the operator s manual to ensure proper opera on of the vehicle Ensure the passengers can operate the safety belts before allowing them to ride on the EV When opera ng the vehicle at night the u...

Page 12: ...Charger Heavy Duty Ba eries DC Voltage Reducer Accelerator Pedal Brake Pedal Electromagne c Brake System Hydraulic Rear Disc Brakes Running Lights LED Head Tail Light Bar Turn Signals Emergency Hazard...

Page 13: ...level in all cells of each ba ery If any cell is low add dis lled water as described in the Ba ery Care sec on of this manual This is not applicable if your vehicle is equipped with AGM Absorbed Glass...

Page 14: ...Charger cord plug and charging receptacle for cracks loose connec ons and wear Before each use inspect the body and body components for damage and or missing parts Prevent overloading of the vehicle...

Page 15: ...e key in a safe place Do not leave the vehicle una ended with the key inserted Please remove the key Do not leave una ended children in the vehicle as this may create a poten ally dangerous situa on N...

Page 16: ...hicle Failure to do so will cause damage to the vehicle Ba ery Power Indicator The ba ery power indicator reflects the ba eries state of charge in three di erent graphics Green Good Condi on Yellow A...

Page 17: ...fe PROPER CARE MAINTENANCE OF DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES New ba eries should be given a full charge before use New deep cycle ba eries need to be cycled several mes before reaching full capacity 50 125 cycl...

Page 18: ...which has 50 or more cycles Either replace with all new or use a good used ba ery s Periodic ba ery tes ng is an important preventa ve maintenance procedure Hydrometer readings of each cell fully char...

Page 19: ...ailing to comply with this Warning Label NOTE The ba ery charger is built into the vehicle Due to the heat caused when charging the seat should be in a raised posi on when charging in hot weather cond...

Page 20: ...should be performed by trained personnel only No excep ons are permi ed All tools used in or around the ba ery pack area must be insulated to prevent damage or electrical short circuits Preven on to...

Page 21: ...SOC during storage charge the ba ery to the proper se ng above that was ini ated prior to storage Returning your Alpha EV to Service Prior to using your Alpha EV charge your ba ery to 100 State of Cha...

Page 22: ...on Key Switch to the O Posi on III Insert you re the DC side of your Charger Power Cord Supplied with your Alpha EV into the matching DC Receptacle located on the outside of the body near the driver...

Page 23: ...Y Y 7 Internal Temperature Sensor Fault R G Y Y Y Y Y Y 8 Output Voltage Feedback Fault R G Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 9 Low Temperature Start Delay When the internal temperature of the charger is between 4 F to 2...

Page 24: ...ning of your Alpha EV Regular cleaning for all surfaces is a necessity in keeping the vehicle in top condi on and to preserve your investment Use of a garden hose with a sponge or towel is recommended...

Page 25: ...ec on by an Owner or Authorized Service Personnel Accelerator Pedal Check for normal opera on Adjust if necessary Driving System Perform lubrica on as per the schema c diagram En re Car Perform lubric...

Page 26: ...ke Reservoir TBD DOT 4 Brake Fluid Front Suspension TBD General Purpose Lithium Base Grease Annual Inspec on by an Authorized Service Personnel Driving Axle Check Fill TBD GL 5 Gear Lube Front Wheel B...

Page 27: ...TBD Floor Height Step In 17 5 18 875 12 5 14 ALPHA EV SPORT EV 4 2 12 74 Ft 3883 mm 50 79 1290 mm TBD TBD TBD TBD Width Height w Top Wheelbase Minimum Ground Clearance STEERING TYPE RACK PINION ALPHA...

Page 28: ...of water and one cup of baking soda as necessary to remove corrosion It is important to not allow this solu on to enter the ba ery cells Serious ba ery damage may occur 3 Inspect the condi on of the...

Page 29: ...latest Alpha EV produc on informa on As we con nually make changes to improve your Alpha EV there may be inconsistencies that arise between your vehicle and this manual Alpha EV reserves the right to...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES...

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