2013 MEGA
Owner and Operator Manual MEGA NEV & Utility Electric Vehicles
Van
Dropside
TiltBed
Cargo
Refuse
712112-05
Page 1: ...2013 MEGA Owner and Operator Manual MEGA NEV Utility Electric Vehicles Van Dropside TiltBed Cargo Refuse 712112 05 ...
Page 2: ...lication was approved for printing Columbia Par Car Corp is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual Columbia ParCar Corp reserves the right to change specifications equipment or designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation This manual contains proprietary information that is prote...
Page 3: ...DITIONS WHICH AFFECT CHARGING 5 7 DELTA Q BATTERY CHARGING 5 7 1 CHARGER OPERATION 5 7 2 RED LIGHT CHARGER ERROR CODES 5 7 3 CHECK CHANGE CHARGING ALGORITHM 5 8 EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES 5 9 SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST 5 10 TIPS FOR PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE 5 12 SINGLE POINT WATERING SYSTEM 6 0 SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE 6 1 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES 6 2 TILT BED SAFETY 6 3 REFUSE SAFETY 6 4 CLEANING 6 5...
Page 4: ...words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE They are printed in bold face and are very important We recommend you take special notice of this information Danger indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution indicates a hazardous situation which if no...
Page 5: ...ruction Range will vary depending upon load temperature terrain and driving style 1 3 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN Do not remove any nameplate warnings or instructions affixed to the Columbia vehicle Promptly replace any that become damaged or removed Each vehicle is assigned a unique Vehicle Identification Number VIN The VIN describes facts and features of the vehicle and contains 17 digits ...
Page 6: ... Speed Vehicle Digit 1 thru 3 Manufacturer Identification 5FC CPC Digit 4 Line L Low Speed Vehicle Digit 5 Series M MEGA Digit 6 Body Type 2 2 Person 3 Long Bed 4 4 Person 5 Short Bed Digit 7 Engine Type 6 Separately Excited 48V ACE System 8 48V AC Induction Drive Digit 8 Restraint A Type 1 Seat Belt Assembly B Type 2 Seat Belt Assembly 3 Point Digit 9 Check Digit Calculated per IAW 49CFR 565 4 Di...
Page 7: ...ehicle damage or personal injury Moving parts hazard When operating any vehicle in a stationary position avoid components which could snag clothing or cause severe injury to body parts A running vehicle must be worked on with the greatest care If any problems are found during scheduled maintenance or inspections do not operate vehicle until repairs are made Always wear safety glasses or approved e...
Page 8: ...elerator Do not change gear selector position while vehicle is moving Drive slowly in turns and up and down grades Do not make turns on steep hills or inclines Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs To avoid the risk of injury or vehicle damage operate at maximum speed only on smooth flat surfaces Allow additional stopping distance when traveling at higher speeds Do not drive...
Page 9: ...ehicle Demonstrate ability to handle the vehicle in all conditions Every owner or renter of this vehicle must at a minimum Define where the vehicles should be driven and utilized and should and who should not drive the vehicles Ensure all proper warnings as to driving hazards are properly displayed and visible Install safety signage concerning hills speed bumps ramps turns blind crossings intersec...
Page 10: ...d Examine any visible wiring for obvious signs of damage Check that all connections are secure Inspect the tires for obvious wear or damage Check for proper tire inflation Refer to recommendation in Section 1 2 Make sure that all wheel lugs are secure Check the body seats trim and other external parts for obvious damage Look for body damage jagged edges etc that may cause personal injury Operate e...
Page 11: ... possible without restricting the neck The abdominal strap should be placed flat against the thighs and abdomen See Figure 3 3 2 To fasten the seat belt pull out the belt slowly and without pause push buckle into lock C until you hear a light click If the belt binds when pulling it out release the belt and pull out again To unfasten the seat belt push on the red button D and release the buckle fro...
Page 12: ...s should never be transported on the knees of a vehicle occupant It is particularly dangerous to strap in a child while he she is seated on your knees Never use one seat belt for more than one person at a time Child seats are not recommended for this vehicle It is imperative to follow local laws where driving particularly in respect to driving with children of specific ages in the front seats of t...
Page 13: ...ermittent 2 Slow 3 Fast Pulling lever towards you activates the washer fluid if equipped NOTICE Do not operate wipers with the hood in a raised position 3 9 LIGHTS HORN TURN SIGNALS See Figure 3 9 To turn lights on and off rotate the control To change from low beam to high beam pull lever towards you Press the button on the end of the control to activate the horn Move the control down for left tur...
Page 14: ...ror code It will aid a technician in corrective actions 3 13 KEYSWITCH See Figure 3 13 ANTI THEFT STEERING LOCK POSITION A To release the steering lightly turn the wheel while gently turning the key ACCESSORIES POSITION B RUNNING POSITION C Do not leave the keyswitch in this position when the ignition is turned off or battery may discharge STARTER POSITION D Not used on electric vehicles 3 14 DIRE...
Page 15: ...he handle 3 16 CHARGER RECEPTACLE REMOTE LED See Figure 3 16 They are located outside the left hand door The AC cord is plugged in here for battery charging The charger is inter locked with the traction control system which powers down the vehicle during charging Near the receptacle is a remote multicolored LED which will indicate the Delta Q charge status See Section 4 5 1 for information on the ...
Page 16: ...direction of travel with the directional knob Press down on the accelerator To avoid using both pedals at the same time drive using only one foot Engaging both the brake and accelerator at the same time will prematurely damage the vehicle systems and will lead to a reduction in range To stop press the brake and come to a complete stop Engage the handbrake When going downhill the regeneration of th...
Page 17: ...ing the vehicle the load bed must be in the lowered position to avoid tipping over When transporting leaves grass cuttings branches or other loose material a net optional equipment should be used to retain the items Make sure the load does not exceed the length of the vehicle load area 4 6 TILTBED REFUSE RAISING LOWERING NOTICE Never place objects tools etc under the load bed outside of the storag...
Page 18: ...nnect battery pack before servicing or repairing the vehicle Always wear full face shield when working on or near batteries All batteries used in electric vehicles can explode Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas at all times especially during charging or discharging Ventilate area when charging batteries Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is frozen or if the case is bulged excessively F...
Page 19: ...mity lightning strikes Damaged or corroded battery terminals should be replaced or cleaned as necessary Failure to do so may cause overheating during operation NOTICE Do not attempt to recharge batteries with a charger not designed for your vehicle Do not charge with caps off 5 2 FUSE BOX 48V CIRCUIT A fuse box protecting the 48V electrical circuits of the vehicle is located under the hood To acce...
Page 20: ...ge and other variables Correct charging methods extend battery life and vehicle range between charges New batteries need up to four hours more charging than mature batteries Before the first use completely charge new batteries Charging time will vary based on conditions noted above but will probably be 12 hours If vehicle is used only occasionally a refresher charge should be given prior to using ...
Page 21: ...cessively Discharged Batteries Section 5 8 When the Yellow 80 LED Fig 5 7 1 No 4 is lit the Charger has completed the bulk stage and the batteries are at approximately 80 state of charge The 80 LED remains on as the last 20 of charge is returned to the batteries in the second phase constant voltage phase At this time the remote LED will flash long green NOTICE You can terminate charging at this po...
Page 22: ...ature May require reset AC unplugged and cool down to restart charging cycle This fault may indicate inadequate cooling airflow or high ambient air temperatures Check for debris or blockage at cooling fins Move the vehicle to a cooler well ventilated area or adjust time of day when charging 6 FLASH Delta Q Charger Fault A fault was detected either in the batteries or in the Charger The batteries m...
Page 23: ...4 volts each it may be internally damaged and not capable of accepting a charge and must be replaced If the electrolyte Specific Gravity is low less than 1 1098 SG or individual battery voltage is les than 5 25 volts for three cells 10 5 volts for six cells recharge each battery with an ordinary automotive style trickle charger at a rate of 3 to 6 amps It is not necessary to disconnect the battery...
Page 24: ...e for overflow due to expanding water Weekly equalize the battery pack If the vehicle is not operated daily the Power keyswitch should be turned off This will power down the traction control system and reduces power loss on the batteries Batteries in storage may self discharge and should be recharged when the specific gravity falls below 1 238 sp gr 5 11 BATTERY REMOVAL INSTALLATION See your Colum...
Page 25: ...trol mechanisms warning devices guards and safety devices Keep the vehicle in a clean condition to minimize fire hazards and facilitate detection of loose or defective parts 6 2 TILTBED SAFETY Load bed must be empty before performing any maintenance Before performing any maintenance or repair under the Tipper body perform the following Raise the load bed to the maximum height See Figure 6 2 Remove...
Page 26: ... chemical products acids tar etc Do not use automatic car washes Do not use steam or pressure washers Cleaning the Windows Clean windows with soap and water or a suitable glass cleaner When using glass cleaner avoid contact with the vehicle body Cleaning Tilt Mechanism Check the tilt mechanism on a regular basis and clean all mechanical electrical and hydraulic components as necessary Remove key a...
Page 27: ...h After 5 seconds the trip mileage will be displayed After another 5 10 seconds the word RESET will display At this point turn the keyswitch off on and the wrench and mileage display will indicate 3107 mi 5000km Depending upon the software version it may be necessary to hold the reset buttons down prior to turning on the keyswitch NOTICE To change from English to metric units hold down the left re...
Page 28: ... 6 8 1 A jack is located in a box with the spare tire and a tire iron is clipped to the driver s seat base To change a wheel Park the vehicle on firm flat surface Set the keyswitch to OFF remove the key engage the handbrake and wedge the vehicle wheels Remove the spare tire jack and tire iron Remove the hub caps Loosen the wheel nuts with the tire iron Place the jack under the vehicle for the appr...
Page 29: ...E FLUID LEVEL Check the brake fluid in the master cylinder periodically under normal conditions every 3 months Use DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake fluid Maintain fluid level within 1 4 of master cylinder opening Figure 6 11 6 12 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Located under the hood add fluid when necessary Do not use alcohol based product 6 13 TILT MECHANISM Hydraulic Fluid The hydraulic fluid should be change...
Page 30: ... if battery case is excessively bulged Properly dispose of battery because frozen batteries can explode NOTICE Specific gravity readings are at 80 0 F Values need adjustment for electrolyte temperature Reduce 004 for every 10 0 F below 80 0 F Increase by that amount for every 10 0 F above For vehicles with a single point watering system quarterly during storage check water levels per Section 5 12 ...
Page 31: ...icator See Section 3 12 Runs slow Batteries for loose terminals corrosion electrolyte level or state of charge Brakes dragging Under inflated or flat tires Wheels for binding do not spin freely TiltBed does not rise hydraulics does not make noise Battery charge Remote control pump starter relay TiltBed does not rise hydraulics are working Load weight Link between hole and pump Hydraulic hose for b...
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