Club Car 2004 DS Gasoline, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicle Controller – Electric Vehicle
2004 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 35
VEHICLE CONTROLLER – ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The Club Car electric vehicle is equipped with either a solid state speed controller (PowerDrive System 48 and
IQ System) or a V-Glide speed controller (36-volt vehicle). In order to properly service and maintain the solid
state controller vehicle or the V-Glide speed controller vehicle, it is necessary to understand the electrical cir-
cuitry and the functions of all components in both systems. Therefore, if any repair or servicing needs to be
performed, we recommend that it be performed by an authorized Club Car distributor/dealer using Club Car
OEM parts.
BATTERIES – ELECTRIC VEHICLE
See General Warnings on page 11.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries..
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area only. Batteries emit hydrogen while being charged.
Hydrogen is an explosive gas and must never exceed a level of 2% of the air.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger.
Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
CAUTION
• On all vehicles, turn off all accessories before charging batteries.
NOTE: Recycle or dispose of discarded batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• The batteries in DS V-Glide 36-Volt electric vehicles are 6 volts each.
• The batteries in PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System electric vehicles are 8 volts each.
Both the 6- and 8-volt batteries are deep-cycle batteries, specially built for electric vehicle application. Auto-
motive batteries should never be used.
New batteries will not deliver their full capabilities until they have been discharged and recharged 20 to 50
times. To obtain the maximum service life from new batteries, restrict PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System
vehicles with new batteries to 36 holes of use between charges in the first two months of operation; V-Glide
36-volt vehicles should be limited to 18 holes between charges in the first two months. Batteries should be