BATTERIES: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Battery Care
Page 24-12
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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BATTERY CHARGER
See General Warning on page 1-1.
The charger supplied with the electric vehicle resolves the most common problems associated with battery
charging. Undercharging and overcharging are prevented provided the charger is allowed to shut off by itself.
Also, all cells are automatically given an equalization charge at low current, which prolongs battery life. Bat-
teries should never be left in a discharged state, as this too affects the internal components and can reduce
the capacity of the battery. The batteries should be charged every day they are used. However, the batteries
should not be charged if they have not been used.
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 24-6, Page 13).
• Do not pull on the DC cord (Figure 24-7, Page 24-13). 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.
• 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 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 18.3 °C (65 °F), 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 24-6, Page 24-13)
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When inserting the DC plug, align the raised guide on the plug with the guide slot in the receptacle and push
straight in slowly.
Club Car battery chargers interact with the vehicle’s onboard computer. 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 consequent damage to the charger and the
vehicle.
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