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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST 

 

 

Should  any  item  malfunction  or  need  adjustment,  do  not  operate  vehicle  until  the 
problem has been corrected. 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 

PROCEDURE 

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. (Does not apply 
to sealed batteries) 

Batteries are secure and free of corrosion. 

All terminals and connections are tight. Torque connections to 100 in. lbs. 

Tire Pressure 

32 psi  

Lights, Horn and 
Reverse Buzzer 

Head, tail and brake lights illuminate. 

Press horn button to sound horn. 

Brakes 

Brake pedal has firm pedal pressure with minimal travel. 

Steering 

Responsiveness and the absence of excessive free play. 

Cargo 

Load is secure, balanced and not top heavy. 

Obstacles 

Path of intended travel is free from obstructions. 

Seat Belts  

If equipped, driver and passenger are secured by seatbelts before moving 
vehicle. 

Labels 

All warning and operation labels in place. 

Accelerator 

Check for smooth operation. 

Tow/Run  

Make sure TOW/RUN switch is in the RUN position. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SU5-S/L-2

Page 1: ...PN 712420 00 3 2017 2017 Model SU5 S L 2 Summit Utilitruck Owner and Operator Manual ...

Page 2: ...the use of the material in this manual Columbia 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 protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the written consent of Columbia ...

Page 3: ... FUSE BLOCK 12V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 12 FUSE BLOCK 48V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 12 TILT BED 13 SECOND SEAT 13 SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BATTERY ACCESS 13 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 13 MULTI FUNCTION CLEARVIEW DISPLAY PANEL 14 MULTI FUNCTION SMARTVIEW DISPLAY PANEL 16 WARNING LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 16 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 17 BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 18 BATTERY CLEANING 20 C...

Page 4: ...STORY AND DEALER CONTACT INFORMATION 38 SAFETY MESSAGES Safety messages and other information in this manual are preceded by the 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 haz...

Page 5: ... the three screws holding the cover in place A nameplate is also located in the front hood compartment and has important information such as model vehicle weights and rated capacity load operator and passenger as shown in Figure 1 3 Do not exceed this rated capacity Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 VIN MATRIX Personal Transport Vehicle PVT Digit 1 thru 3 Abbreviation Model S7S Short S7L Long Digit...

Page 6: ...of the front hood area VIN MATRIX low Speed Vehicle LSV Digit 1 thru 3 5FC CPC Manufacturer Identification Digit 4 Line L Low Speed Vehicle Digit 5 Series L Utilitruck Digit 6 Body Type 2 2 Person 4 4 person Digit 7 Engine Type 8 AC Power System Digit 8 Restraint A Type 1 Seat Belt Assembly B Type 2 Seat Belt Assembly 3 Point Digit 9 Check Digit Calculated per 49CFR 565 4 Digit 10 Model Year H 201...

Page 7: ...ith FL forward low FH forward high R reverse and N neutral Drive Direct coupled to oil bath helical geared Motor 5 KW or 8 KW AC Brushless Rear Axle 10 37 1 or 16 77 1 helical gear reduction with integral differential Speed Controller Programmable solid state reduced speed reverse with diagnostic interface and display panel Steering Automotive type rack and pinion Tire PSI 32 psi For your own pers...

Page 8: ...help minimize the possibility of an accident their combined efforts can be erased by a single careless act SAFETY GUIDELINES Observe the following guidelines for safe operation Define where vehicles may be driven Define who should be allowed to drive the vehicle Instruct first time drivers Maintain vehicles in a safe driving condition Enforce safe driving rules VEHICLE SAFETY STATEMENTS This vehic...

Page 9: ... pedal Make sure directional switch is in position for the desired direction of travel before depressing the accelerator Do not change the directional switch while vehicle is moving Drive slowly in turns and up or down grades Do not make turns on steep hills or inclines Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Personal Transportation Vehicles are not Federal or State DOT approv...

Page 10: ...atering system will require completion of 4 to 5 charge cycles before watering NOTICE If the vehicle is not going to be used the charger can remain connected to an AC source It has the capability to test and recharge the battery pack during storage INSPECTING THE VEHICLE After battery charging perform an inspection of the vehicle to ensure that it is in safe proper working order Examine the conten...

Page 11: ...s is a five position automotive type switch and is located on the right side of the steering column The first key position is OFF and is marked S The second is an accessory position marked A which is not used The third position is not marked and is not a key stop It is not used The fourth position marked M is the ON and powers up the vehicle The last position marked D is not used If the key is rot...

Page 12: ...f 0 Off Pulling lever towards you activates the washer fluid Pushing the switch down activates a quick wipe The fluid reservoir is located under the front hood NOTICE To avoid scratching the windshield always apply fluid before engaging wiper PARKING BRAKE This vehicle is equipped with an automated electric motor parking brake The vehicle s electronic controller will engage the motor brake when th...

Page 13: ...s system runs the accessories wiper washer dome etc The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses FUSE BLOCK 48V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT A fuse block protecting the 48V electrical circuits horn etc of the vehicle is located attached to the top of the controller box assembly The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses NOTICE If fuses continue to blow and require replacement...

Page 14: ...ORTANT INFORMATION The type of battery used in a Columbia vehicle has a service requirement which is quite different from that of an automotive battery The electric vehicle battery supplies all of the power to drive the vehicle During operation the power stored in the batteries is expended While the amperage drain rate can vary greatly depending on the type of service the duration of use and the n...

Page 15: ...ation where some terrain grades are present requiring additional power to maintain speed and throttle responsiveness SPEEDOMETER The center area of the display will indicate speed in Miles Per Hour Speed is calculated from signals sent from the motor to the controller ODOMETER The lower center area shows total miles operated and per trip To reset trip odometer press and hold down arrow on display ...

Page 16: ...splay can also be utilized as a vehicle monitoring system By pressing and holding the right center Enter button a menu will appear with access to vehicle data status and fault codes should any be present To toggle through the menu system use the Up or Down arrows To return to the previous screen press and hold the right center Enter button again The Main 2 Menu will show the key on hours the hours...

Page 17: ...oting section of this manual WARNINGS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LABEL Read this information carefully before operating the vehicle Promptly request replacement label if removed or damaged DRIVING THE VEHICLE Complete the following PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Fasten seat belts if vehicle is so equipped Insert key in power keyswitch press brake pedal firmly and turn key to ON position Switch the direction ...

Page 18: ... and connections are tight Torque connections to 100 in lbs Tire Pressure 32 psi Lights Horn and Reverse Buzzer Head tail and brake lights illuminate Press horn button to sound horn Brakes Brake pedal has firm pedal pressure with minimal travel Steering Responsiveness and the absence of excessive free play Cargo Load is secure balanced and not top heavy Obstacles Path of intended travel is free fr...

Page 19: ...the case is bulged excessively Frozen batteries can explode Properly dispose of the battery Do not smoke around batteries Keep sparks and flames away from batteries and the charging area Use care to prevent an accidental arc which could cause an explosion Use only approved insulated tools remove jewelry such as rings watches chains etc and place an insulating material wood plastic rubber etc over ...

Page 20: ...ery hold downs are properly tightened A loose hold down may allow the battery to become damaged from vibration or jarring A hold down that is too tight may buckle or crack the battery case 2 Weekly inspect battery posts clamps and cables for breakage loose connections and corrosion Replace any that are damaged Batteries and connections must be clean and dry Torque connections to 100 in lbs 3 Weekl...

Page 21: ...attery Watering System see the information on this in this section 2 Never allow the electrolyte level A to fall below the top of the plates C If the plates are exposed add only enough to cover the plates before charging 3 After batteries are fully charged fill cells to just below the bottom of the cell vents B approximately 1 8 to 1 4 Electrolyte level should not touch the bottom of the cell vent...

Page 22: ...ely higher charge rates and tend to use more distilled water At this point in battery age charger will automatically begin reducing charge time Batteries found defective must be replaced All batteries in a vehicle should be matched according to age capacity and brand BATTERY CHARGING All current production Columbia 24 36 48 volt electric vehicles are built with a solid state on board fully automat...

Page 23: ...imum Make sure that the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as the AC power cord plug on the charger The use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Locate all cords so that they will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage stress or accidentally disconnected CAUTION VERIFY THAT THE AC POWER CORD...

Page 24: ...ofiles include a Balance Equalize phase 7 The charger automatically terminates the charge cycle when a battery reaches full charge which is indicated by 1 the solid illumination of the Charge Complete green LED or 2 the Charge Complete green LED beginning to blink slowly indicating a post charge phase The required charge time is affected by numerous factors including battery amp hour capacity dept...

Page 25: ...begin cycle Check batteries and connections Slow Blink 0 0 No AC Power was lost during cycle Cycle will restart when power returns Slow Blink 1 Slow Blink INTERNAL FAULT Contact Columbia Slow Blink Slow Blink 0 INTERNAL FAULT Contact Columbia Slow Blink Slow Blink 1 INTERNAL FAULT Contact Columbia Fast Blink N A N A INTERNAL FAULT Contact Columbia Unit is still able to charge BATTERY CONDITIONS 1 ...

Page 26: ...gas emitted from the batteries always disconnect the charger AC power cord first when moving the positive negative alligator clips Be sure to charge all of the batteries in the set Each battery may require two to three hours of charging to bring it back to serviceable condition After all batteries have been individually charged remove the automotive charger and restart charging with the on board c...

Page 27: ...llow the electrolyte level to fall below the top of the battery plates Electrolyte levels lower during discharge and rise during charge Therefore to prevent the overflow of electrolyte when charging it is mandatory that water be added to cells AFTER they have been fully charged do not overfill Old batteries require more frequent additions of water than new batteries 6 Hard crystalline sulfates for...

Page 28: ... on the electrolyte level of new batteries Complete 4 to 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 l...

Page 29: ...are to be completed by a trained qualified technician at your Columbia Dealer BRAKE FLUID MAINTENANCE Check the brake fluid in the master cylinder periodically under normal conditions every 3 months The master cylinder is located under the front hood Use DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake fluid Maintain fluid level within 1 4 of master cylinder filler opening TIRE CARE See for recommended tire pressure on ...

Page 30: ...ims Electrical Check battery electrolyte level Apply equalization charge to the battery pack As required clean battery terminals and wash cases Check the general condition of the electrical system connections frayed broken cables Brakes Check pedal travel service brake operation Body and Frame Inspect for loose hardware bolts nuts Clean body and seats Wash as needed Lube Visually check suspension ...

Page 31: ...tate of charge Brakes dragging Under inflated or flat tires Wheels for binding do not spin freely If these test procedures do not resolve your vehicle problem contact your Columbia Dealer for service CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING CLEARVIEW DISPLAY The AC Drive controller sends fault codes to the Multi Function Display For codes above the potential exclamation point in lieu of the SYSTEM OK message or...

Page 32: ... Battery Cut Battery voltage is greater than Over Voltage limit for longer than the protection delay Charge battery 1 F17005 High Capacitor Cut Capacitor voltage is greater than Over Voltage limit for longer than the protection delay Charge battery 1 F17006 Vbat below rated min Battery voltage is less than rated minimum voltage for controller for longer than 1s NOTE This fault is sometimes seen at...

Page 33: ...er configurable delay without a direction selected Deselect FS1 2 F22004 Sequence Fault Any drive switch active at power up Deselect all drive switches 2 F22005 FS1 Recycle Fault FS1 active after a direction change and FS1 recycle function enabled Deselect FS1 2 F25001 Motor Overspeed 2 F25002 PST Fault An issue has occurred with the PST unit Check PST unit 2 F26001 Throttle Fault Throttle value i...

Page 34: ...N No power to controller TOW RUN switch in TOW position G Go no faster than 5 mph while towing vehicle IMPORTANT NOTE For vehicles equipped with the optional larger 8KW motor the motor brake must be manually released From under vehicle rotate knob on brake rod counterclockwise until fully extended Failure to release motor brake will cause damage to motor axle wheels and possibly controller Rotate ...

Page 35: ...is not achieved 4 After several months of storage your batteries should be serviced and the charger reset by disconnecting the the AC power disconnect AC for a minimum of 10 minutes before continuing another storage season If the charger is not used the batteries will self discharge during storage and recharging will be necessary Below is the recommended frequency for recharging STORAGE TEMPERATUR...

Page 36: ...ETURNING VEHICLE TO SERVICE If necessary connect the battery pack and fully recharge batteries Check tire pressure and readjust if necessary Perform Pre Operational Checklist 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 ful...

Page 37: ...or inspection a Any other expense incurred in obtaining warranty repairs including transportation and labor are the responsibility of the purchaser unless otherwise stated in this warranty b To qualify for warranty coverage the selling dealer must complete the warranty registration form online within ten 10 days after purchase or lease If this information is not on file with Columbia purchaser mus...

Page 38: ...e vehicle or component thereof is the exclusive and sole remedy of the purchaser Columbia makes no other representation or warranty of any kind and no representative employee distributor or dealer of Columbia has the authority to make or imply any representation promise or agreement which in any way varies from the terms of this warranty THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ON YOUR VEHICLE BEYOND...

Page 39: ...______________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ _________ _____________ ___________________ _______________________ DEALER INFORMATION Name ________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ City State ________________________________...

Page 40: ...SU5 S L 1115 Commercial Avenue Reedsburg WI 53959 Phone 608 524 8888 Fax 608 524 8380 800 222 4653 Web www columbiausa com ...

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