Battery Charger, IQ Plus – Electric Vehicle
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, use a
three-conductor no. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14 SWG (British Standard Wire Gauge), heavy-duty cord
with ground, properly wired and in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possible: no more than 12 feet (3.7 m).
Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to damage or stress.
Ensure that the charger ventilation slots are unobstructed and that there is adequate ventilation.
CHARGING BATTERIES
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, while cold batteries
require more time to fully charge.
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Stationary IQ Plus charger:
Insert the charger AC plug into a dedicated AC receptacle that is properly grounded
and wired in accordance with the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. Then insert the charger
DC plug into the vehicle receptacle
(Figure 17, Page 44)
. The charger will turn on two to ten seconds later.
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Onboard IQ Plus charger):
Insert the onboard charger AC plug into a dedicated AC receptacle that is properly
grounded and wired in accordance with the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. The
charger will turn on two to ten seconds later.
Club Car battery chargers interact with the vehicle 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 subsequent 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 turn off. The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is disconnected from the vehicle.
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.
CAUTION
• Only IQ Plus chargers should be used with IQ Plus vehicles that have onboard computers.
• Long-term use of a PowerDrive battery charger with IQ Plus vehicles will damage the batteries.
Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short time (10 minutes). The charger is
automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be operating properly, or if
the batteries seem weak, contact a Club Car distributor/dealer.
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