Club Car 2004 DS Gasoline, Owner'S Manual

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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicle
2004 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 39
• Do not use a charger if:
- The plug is too loose or does not make a good connection.
- The plug and receptacle feel hotter than normal during charge.
- The plug pins (PowerDrive Chargers), blades (Accu-Power Chargers), or receptacle contacts
are bent or corroded.
- The plug, receptacle, or cords are cut, worn, have any exposed wires or are damaged in any
way.
• Using the charger with any of the above symptoms could result in a fire, property damage,
personal injury, or death.
NOTE: When temperatures fall below 65 °F (18.3 °C), batteries charged in unheated areas should be
placed on charge as soon as possible after use. Batteries are warmest immediately after use, and
cold batteries require more time to fully charge.
Insert the charger DC plug into the vehicle receptacle. The charger will turn on two to ten seconds later
(Figure 23).
When inserting the DC plug, align the raised guide on the plug with the guide slot in the receptacle and push
straight in slowly.
The PowerDrive Charger interacts with an onboard computer on PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System vehi-
cles. The computer records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged
in, the vehicle’s control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle as well as the possibility of con-
sequent damage to the charger and the vehicle.
Once the lockout is actuated, the charger turns on. The onboard computer then records the amount of energy
being returned to the batteries. When the optimum amount of energy needed to replenish the batteries is
returned, the charger will shut off. The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is dis-
connected from the vehicle.
Only PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System vehicles are compatible with PowerDrive chargers. Other Club
Car models or vehicles made by other manufacturers are not compatible.
As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and
undercharging will normally be prevented.
Figure 23 Correct Insertion of Charger DC Plug Figure 24 Incorrect Insertion of Charger DC Plug