Charger Installation and Operation – All Models
Ultra-Power II, Accu-Power, and Accu-Power Onboard Battery Chargers
Page 5
Range Indicator
The greater number of lights that are on, the healthier the batteries are and the greater the range that can be
expected of the vehicle. You can tell how healthy a particular vehicle's batteries are in relation to the other
vehicles at a glance at the time you unplug the charger. You do not have to turn the charger back on to perform
any special tests. Use
Figure 1, Page 5
as a guideline for predicting the range of the vehicle.
Vehicle Rotation
The light display is also an excellent tool for setting up a vehicle rotation in your fleet. The number of lights illu-
minated should indicate the condition of the batteries. The vehicles with the greatest number of red lights illu-
minated should be sent out first. This procedure should be followed until all vehicles are in service. The
vehicles with no lights illuminated on their charger need to be inspected and tested by a trained mechanic.
This procedure will reduce the possibility of sending out a vehicle likely to run out of power during use and
allows maximum service from your batteries.
NOTE: Extreme hot or cold temperatures can affect the length of charge and the number of lights that will
turn on.
Some brands of batteries are built with lower voltage characteristics and may never light the full
range light but will still give good performance. In this case, all voltages will be lower. For example,
one light will give an estimated 36 hole performance and zero lights might give an estimated 18
hole performance. Develop your own guidelines for the brand of batteries you are using.
For best battery life, Club Car recommends that electric vehicles not be used for more than 36
holes before recharging to avoid deep cycling of the batteries. Charging between rounds will also
extend battery life.
Check to be sure charger has turned on and is functioning properly before replacing batteries.
See
Diagnostic Tool on page 6.
New batteries will not deliver their full range until they have been run and recharged from 20 to 50
times depending on the brand. You should restrict the vehicle to 18 holes between charges until the
batteries have been properly cycled.
Figure 1
FULL
RANGE
36
HOLES
18
HOLES
RANGE INDICATOR
36+ Holes –
New batteries in good condition
should light all three lights. The
batteries may have to be cycled
a few times.
Hot temperatures also can
reduce voltage, causing only
two lights to light.
FULL
RANGE
36
HOLES
18
HOLES
RANGE INDICATOR
36 Holes –
Batteries with significant use.
If batteries are fairly new, check
for charger or battery problem.
FULL
RANGE
36
HOLES
18
HOLES
RANGE INDICATOR
18 Holes –
Old batteries – restrict to 18
hole use. Monitor water
closely.
FULL
RANGE
36
HOLES
18
HOLES
RANGE INDICATOR
Time for new batteries –
Check to see that charger has
turned on and is functioning
properly.
