Vehicle Controller – Electric Vehicles
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2005 DS Golf Car Owner’s Manual
VEHICLE CONTROLLER – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The Club Car electric vehicle is equipped with a solid state speed controller. In order to properly service and
maintain the solid state controller vehicle, it is necessary to understand the electrical circuitry and the func-
tions of all components in both systems. Therefore, if any repair or servicing needs to be performed, we rec-
ommend that it be performed by an authorized Club Car distributor/dealer using Club Car OEM parts.
BATTERIES – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
See General Warnings on page 9.
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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 electric 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 the IQ System electric vehicles are 8-volt, deep-cycle batteries, specially built for electric vehi-
cle application. Automotive 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 IQ System vehicles with new batteries
to 36 holes of use between charges in the first two months of operation. Batteries should be fully charged
before first use of new vehicle, before first use of a vehicle after storage, and before releasing vehicle for use
each day.
BATTERY CARE
To keep batteries in good working condition, follow this maintenance program on a regular basis:
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