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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicle
Page 38 2004 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual
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WARNING
• Do not block or cover the charger ventilation slots. The slots provide ventilation and protect
the charger from overheating.
• Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other material to cover the charger.
• Do not allow the charger to operate for more than 30 minutes at 19 or more amperes.
• 36-Volt Accu-Power Charger: Do not leave the DC cord plugged into a vehicle receptacle while
unattended for more than two consecutive days. Severe overheating and damage to the
batteries may result if the charger does not turn off.
• Install surge arrestors on incoming AC power lines. Surge arrestors will help protect electrical
components in the charger and on the vehicle from all but direct or close lightning strikes.
NOTE: Because the vehicle’s onboard computer (OBC) has a storage charge feature that automatically
checks and recharges the batteries as necessary every 15 days, the charger can remain plugged
to a PowerDrive or IQ System vehicle throughout the storage period.
Shortly after charging begins, the PowerDrive Charger will shut off in order to run a self-diagnostic
program (ammeter will drop to zero). Charging will resume in a few moments (ammeter returns to
previous rate of charge). This will be repeated at one hour and at two hours into the charge cycle.
Each electric vehicle is supplied with a fully automatic battery charger as standard equipment. The AC cord to
each charger is to be connected to a source capable of supplying 10 amperes minimum per charger.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the battery charger must be grounded. The charger is equipped with an
AC electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding type plug. The AC plug must be
connected to an appropriate receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances. See the owner’s manual supplied with the
charger for specific operating instructions before using the charger.
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, use a
three-conductor no. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14 SWG (British Standard Wire Gauge), heavy-
duty cord with ground, properly wired and in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possible (no more
than 12 feet (3.7 m)). Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to dam-
age or stress.
Ensure that the charger ventilation slots are unobstructed and that there is adequate ventilation.
CHARGING BATTERIES
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WARNING
• Be sure all wire connections at the receptacle and the fuse link are clean and tight.
• Do not rock or bend the plug. To connect the charger plug to the vehicle receptacle, grasp the
plug handle and push the plug straight into the receptacle (Figure 23, Page 39).
• Do not pull on the DC cord (Figure 24, Page 39). Do not twist, rock or bend the plug. To
disconnect the charger plug from the vehicle receptacle, grasp the plug by the handle and pull
the plug straight out of the receptacle.
• Do not connect a charger to the receptacle if the charger cord, plug, or the vehicle receptacle
is broken, damaged in any manner, or does not make a good electrical connection. Fire or
personal injury can result. Have it replaced by a qualified service person immediately.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the charger cord, the plug, and
(or) the vehicle receptacle.
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