Club Car Precedent Stretch, Owner'S Manual

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Storage – Electric Vehicle
10. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
NOTE: It is recommended that the vehicles be plugged in and the electrolyte level maintained throughout the storage
period. If any of the following conditions exist, however, then disconnect the batteries for storage: 1) The
charger cannot remain plugged in, 2) AC power will not be available during extended storage, or 3) Electrolyte
levels will not be maintained. To disconnect batteries for storage, go to step 12.
11. To keep batteries fully charged during storage:
11.1. Plug the battery charger into the car. Leave battery chargers plugged in during storage. The onboard
computer (OBC) will automatically activate the charger when necessary.
11.2. Check the electrolyte level and charger function monthly to ensure that proper operation is maintained.
To check charger function, disconnect the DC cord (stationary charger) from the vehicle or the AC cord
(onboard charger) from the power source, wait five seconds, then reconnect it. The charger is functioning
properly if the ammeter indicates current.
NOTE: The OBC keeps track of the time spent in storage mode. When the OBC detects that the storage charge
cycles may have depleted the available electrolyte, it will stop the charger from further operation.
Disconnecting then reconnecting the DC cord (stationary charger) or AC cord (onboard charger) indicates the
electrolyte levels have been maintained and allows the OBC to resume operation.
11.3. If AC power is off for 7 days or longer, the OBC will not function or charge the vehicle again until it has
been restarted. To restart the computer, make sure AC power has been restored, disconnect the DC
cord (stationary charger) from the vehicle or the AC cord (onboard charger) from the power source, wait
five seconds, then reconnect it.
CAUTION
• Be sure to check the batteries and charger monthly to maintain correct battery water level and to
ensure the charger is operating correctly during storage.
12. To disconnect the batteries for storage:
12.1. Disconnect B- battery cable that comes from the OBC and secure it in a way that ensures the cable will not
come into contact with battery terminal.
RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. If necessary, connect batteries. See Connecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 10.
2. Fully charge batteries.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen
batteries can explode.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 35.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 17.
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