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EX-21 EXPEDITER

Electric Vehicles

P/N 709447-04

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Page 1: ...Owner and Operator Manual EX 21 EXPEDITER Electric Vehicles P N 709447 04 ...

Page 2: ... of Columbia ParCar Corp the material contained herein is accurate as of the date this publication was approved for printing Columbia ParCar 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 an...

Page 3: ... 3 3 11 WARNING LABEL 3 3 12 CHARGER RECEPTACLE 3 3 13 BACKREST REAR PASSENGER SEAT 3 3 14 STEERING WHEEL HANDLE TILLER 3 3 15 SEAT SWITCH TRACTION INTERLOCK 3 4 VEHICLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 1 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3 4 2 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 4 0 ELECTRIC SYSTEM 4 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4 2 BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 4 3 BATTERY CLEANING 4 4 CONDITIONS WHICH AFFECT CHARGING 4 5 DELTA Q ...

Page 4: ...ATTERY PREPARATION 7 2 VEHICLE PREPARATION 7 3 RETURNING VEHICLE TO SERVICE NOTICE In an effort to streamline product support please ensure your vehicle is properly registered with Columbia ParCar Registration allows for more effective product support including product updates and warranty processing Please consult with your servicing dealer to verify or complete the registration process CHANGE HI...

Page 5: ...ages not related to personal injury They will provide key information to prevent property damage and to assure procedures are more easily understood or implemented 1 2 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION The EX 21 Expediter is an electric three or four wheel vehicle It is designed for one person and load or two persons one facing the rear This vehicle is designed to be driven over smooth surfaces in and around pl...

Page 6: ...r System E Sep Ex Regen ACEplus Digit 8 Axle Brake System Z Rear Mechanical Digit 5 System Voltage 2 24V 4 6 V B 48V 4 12V Digit 9 Build Year L 2012 M 2013 N 2014 etc Digit 6 VIN Spacer Special Product Digit 10 Thru 13 Build Sequence 1234 1 5 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS EX21 T 24 EX21 F 24 EX21 T 48 EX21 F 48 Passenger Capacity One or Two Max Speed mph 8 Turning Curb to Curb in 127 175 127 175 Turning ...

Page 7: ...ehicle Persons doing even simple repairs or maintenance should have working knowledge and experience in general electrical and mechanical repair Follow all procedures exactly and observe all safety messages stated in this manual Working on vehicles without following proper procedures and using proper equipment may result in vehicle damage or personal injury See Section 2 3 OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCT...

Page 8: ...de vehicle while moving Allow only one occupant per seat Do not start moving until all occupants are seated with seat belts fastened if equipped Remain seated and hold on while vehicle is in motion Before leaving your seat completely stop vehicle and lock parking brake If vehicle is to be left unattended turn keyswitch to OFF and remove key Do not use accelerator to hold vehicle on an incline Use ...

Page 9: ...iven and utilized Ensure all proper warnings as to driving hazards are properly displayed and visible Install safety signage concerning hills speed bumps ramps turns blind crossings intersections etc Define who should and who should not drive the vehicles Enforce safe driving and operating rules Provide driver training for first time operators and review safe operating recommendations regularly Ma...

Page 10: ...an AC source It has the capability to test and recharge the battery pack during storage 3 2 INSPECTING THE VEHICLE After battery charging perform a pre delivery inspection of the vehicle Also before using the vehicle there are checks that must be performed to ensure that it is in safe proper working order NOTICE Vehicle should be inspected immediately after delivery Use the following guidelines to...

Page 11: ...Traction System is powered down This conserves battery energy by reducing the power draw when vehicle is not in use Turning the power keyswitch to OFF is highly recommended whenever vehicle is not in use Always take the key out of the keyswitch when leaving the vehicle 3 3 2 DIRECTION SELECTOR Figure 3 3 1B When the direction selector is in the vertical position the vehicle s direction signal is t...

Page 12: ...If the needle continues past the green region into the very far left red region it indicates that the batteries are 80 discharged or basically empty only 20 charge remaining Recharge as soon as possible to avoid a shut down of the vehicle When decreasing speed the needle will move to the right as electrical energy is being regenerated back into the batteries NOTICE At 80 discharge you must immedia...

Page 13: ...e 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 remote LED Always apply the parking brake when charging NOTICE Before removing the AC cord be sure to check the Delta Q status light 3 3 13 BACKREST REAR PASSE...

Page 14: ... Batteries Fully charged or adequately charged to provide power for duration of operations The AC cord is disconnected from the vehicle Electrolyte level in each cell covers the top of cell plates See Section 4 11 if vehicle is equipped with a Single Point Battery Watering System Batteries are secure and free of corrosion All terminals and connections are tight Tire Pressure Inflated to the recomm...

Page 15: ...ry pack before servicing or repairing the vehicle See Section 4 9 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 excessiv...

Page 16: ... vehicle from all but direct or close proximity lightning strikes Damaged or corroded battery terminals should be replaced or cleaned as necessary Failure to do so may cause overheating during operation Do not attempt to recharge batteries with a charger not designed for your vehicle Only trained technicians should service the Delta Q charger Contact your Columbia Dealer for assistance 4 2 BATTERY...

Page 17: ...this Charge the battery pack allowing the Delta Q Charger to go to green 100 charge Once the green LED lights unplug the power cord Wait approximately 30 seconds Reconnect the power cord and allow the Delta Q to complete a second charge cycle If the vehicle is not to be used leave power cord connected The Delta Q can test and recharge as needed 4 3 BATTERY CLEANING Acid soaked debris on the batter...

Page 18: ...RY CHARGING All current production Columbia 24 36 48 volt electric vehicles are built with a new solid state on board fully automatic Delta Q Battery Charger Figure 4 5A as standard equipment This section explains in more detail the Delta Q Charger Operations The Delta Q charge status can be found in two locations On the Delta Q face and on a remote multicolored LED Figure 4 5B This LED and descri...

Page 19: ...o 5 The remote LED will be green Repeated Short Charging leaving the charge short of 100 will shorten operating cycle distance and reduced battery life A Green LED continuously lit indicates the batteries are completely charged The Charger may now be unplugged from the AC source If the batteries will not be used for a length of time check monthly for the charge level It is also acceptable to leave...

Page 20: ...teries are found to be good the Charger may need to be replaced by a qualified technician A STEADY RED FAULT LED confirms an internal electrical fault of the Delta Q and requires Charger replacement and return 4 5 3 CHECK CHANGE CHARGING ALGORITHM The Delta Q Charger has been programmed for use with the Columbia ParCar supplied batteries and contains ten algorithms for use with different batteries...

Page 21: ...g 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 cables as the alligator style clips can be connected to each positiv...

Page 22: ... more discharged less than 1 238 sp gr Make it a regular habit to plug in the charger when the vehicle is not in use Batteries may be recharged if vehicle has been driven 15 minutes or more since the previous charge Make sure your electrical outlet is operational Never go below 20 state of charge or 80 discharged without recharging immediately Allow 14 16 hours of charging Batteries will provide a...

Page 23: ...wo wing nuts A secure the charger to a support bar B Loosen each wing nut approximately 1 1 4 turns NOTICE The wing nuts must be loosened only enough to allow the support bar B to rotate If loosened too much the base of the wing nut will not allow the support bar to rotate After loosening make sure the wing nuts are aligned with the slots in the charger as shown in Figure 4 10 2 2 While supporting...

Page 24: ...o 5 charge cycles before using the system System is to be used only after fully charging the batteries and batteries are warm The fill tube assembly which is used for adding water to the battery pack consists of a fill tube one end having a filter screen the other having a female coupler and a rubber squeeze bulb Check the battery pack water level weekly by Inserting the fill tube filter end in an...

Page 25: ...ety procedures in Chapter 2 SAFETY Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work area Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning parts Work in a properly ventilated work area Regularly inspect and maintain in safe working condition the brakes steering mechanisms speed and directional control mechanisms warning devices guards and safety devices Keep the vehicle in a clean ...

Page 26: ...may be bent if not torqued in a crossing pattern This will cause the wheel to wobble 5 5 CLEANING Wash underside to remove all dirt and debris Do not direct high pressure water at the controller speed switches or tops of the batteries Wash body and seat with a mild detergent Do not use abrasives bodies are painted Frequent washings with mild soap will preserve the finish of your vehicle For stubbo...

Page 27: ...ifferential leak Oil movement points body hinges brake mech and linkage leaf spring bushings etc Single Point Watering System Add water per Section 4 11 Check condition of tubing couplers Secure leak free Clean filter screen 5 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN Recommended that the following be performed by a trained qualified technician or your Columbia Dealer Item Operation Quarterly Se...

Page 28: ...e any faults that exist However two of the flash codes may indicate an operation fault and likely do not require component changes or dealer service A 2 Flash fault may indicate a start up sequence fault This is caused when the vehicle direction selector is not in the neutral position when the power keyswitch is turned on Steps to take to possibly clear this fault are Set the parking brake Turn ve...

Page 29: ...highway observe the following Use trailers specifically designed to carry your Columbia ParCar vehicle that meets all federal state and local requirements Secure vehicle to the trailer following trailer manufacturer s instruction The key should be removed from the vehicle the parking brake firmly locked and the wheels blocked On vehicles equipped with high or wide additions or accessories be certa...

Page 30: ...connect the battery pack See Section 4 9 Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at higher temperatures than fully charged batteries Do not attempt to charge a battery that is frozen or if battery case is excessively bulged Properly dispose of battery because frozen batteries can explode Table C indicates freezing points of batteries at different specific gravities NOTICE Specific gravity r...

Page 31: ...ection 3 4 2 For vehicles with a single point watering system After the batteries have been fully charged connect the system to its water supply for 3 5 seconds then disconnect regardless of whether or not the batteries are completely full Return the vehicle to its regular service Place the vehicle back into its regular watering schedule waiting at least 1 week until next watering 7 2 ...

Page 32: ...1115 Commercial Avenue Reedsburg WI 53959 Phone 608 524 8888 Fax 608 524 8380 800 222 4653 Web www parcar com ...

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