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SECTION 3 OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS 

 

SU5 OWNERS MANUAL 2014 
 

IMPORTANT FIRST STEP 

Upon initial delivery, it is very important that the battery pack is properly charged. This is 
required if the vehicle is to be stored for later use or is to be used immediately. 

 

Check that the batteries are not damaged or leaking and that connections are tight. 

 

NOTICE

: The following information does NOT apply to sealed batteries. 

 

 

Remove the battery vent caps and inspect each cell for proper electrolyte level. The battery 
manifold  assemblies  on  vehicles  with  a  single  point  watering  system  will  require  a  ¼ 
counterclockwise turn to be removed for this inspection. 

 

If the electrolyte level is  below the plates add only enough water to cover  the plates. See 

SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM

, BATTERY INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE. 

 

NOTICE

:  Do not overfill a cell. Electrolyte expands and can overflow during charging.  

 

 

With  the  electrolyte  level  correct,  use  the  on  board  charger  to  charge  the  batteries. 
Charging is complete when the remote LED is steady green. See 

SECTION 4 ELECTRIC 

SYSTEM

, CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 

 

Vehicles  without  a  single  point  watering  system,  after  charging,  refill  cells  to  below  the 
bottom  of  the  each  cell  vents.  See 

SECTION  4  ELECTRIC  SYSTEM

,  BATTERY 

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE. 

 

Vehicles with a single point watering 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  contents  of  all  packages  and  accessories  that  may  have  come  in  separate 
packages  with  this  vehicle.  Make  sure  everything  listed  on  the  packing  slip  is  there.  Items 
should not be broken or damaged.  

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  (32  psi  
recommended). 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 each of the following controls before turning on the power keyswitch. 

 

Accelerator Pedal for smooth operation. 

 

Braking Pedal, assure presence of a firm pedal with minimal travel. 

 

Check steering for responsiveness and minimal play.  

 

Key can only be removed when keyswitch is in the 

“OFF” position. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for SU5

Page 1: ...Owner and Operator Manual SU5 P N 712307 CPC P N 99727 14 2014 Find replacement parts for your cart faster at CartPros com ...

Page 2: ...ion NHTSA as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 571 Standard 500 Low Speed Vehicles To the best knowledge 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 t...

Page 3: ...IEW DISPLAY PANEL 3 3 WARNING LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 STEERING WHEEL 3 4 CHARGER RECEPTACLE REMOTE LED 3 4 HAZARD WARNING SWITCH 3 5 FUSE BLOCK 12V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 3 5 FUSE BLOCK 48V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 3 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER 3 5 TILT BED 3 6 SECOND SEAT 3 6 BATTERY ACCESS 3 6 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3 6 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 3 7 SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4 1 BA...

Page 4: ... TRANSPORTING YOUR VEHICLE 6 1 SECTION 7 VEHICLE STORAGE BATTERY PREPARATION 7 1 VEHICLE PREPARATION 7 2 RETURNING VEHICLE TO SERVICE 7 2 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 d...

Page 5: ...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 not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Notices are messages not related to personal injury They will provide key information to prevent p...

Page 6: ...e front hood area VIN MATRIX Personal Transport Vehicle PVT Digit 1 thru 3 Abbreviation Model S5S Short S5L Long Digit 4 Power System F Sep Ex Regen ACEplus G AC Drive Induction Motor Digit 5 System Voltage 4 48V 8 6V M AGM 8 6V Digit 6 VIN Spacer Standard Special Product Digit 7 Controller Amperage 4 400 Amp B 450 Amp 5 500 amp Digit 8 Brake System V Front Rear Mechanical Digit 9 Build Year N 201...

Page 7: ...t coupled to oil bath helical geared rear axle Tire PSI 32 psi Rear Axle 16 77 1 helical gear reduction with integral differential Battery Deep Cycle 48 Volt 8 6 volt heavy duty 225 Ah Charger Built in micro processor control fully sealed anti drive away interlock 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Speed Control Programmable solid state reduced speed reverse with diagnostic LED and calibrator interface Directi...

Page 8: ...nimize 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 SAFETY VEHICLE STATEMENTS This vehicle will...

Page 9: ...acity ratings of the vehicle Exceeding these limits may endanger occupants Personal injury may result if body parts arms head and legs are not kept inside vehicle while moving Do not start moving until all occupants are seated 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 keyswit...

Page 10: ... make driving your Columbia vehicle a safe and pleasant experience BATTERY DISCONNECT METHOD Figure 2 1 Batteries are located under the front seats Before performing any vehicle service power down the vehicle using the blue quick disconnect arrow Figure 2 1 2 3 Find replacement parts for your cart faster at CartPros com ...

Page 11: ...ION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE Vehicles with a single point watering 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 ...

Page 12: ...ot 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 rotated to this position the vehicle power will be turned off Turning the keyswitch to OFF is highly recommended whenever vehicle is not in use Always take the key out of the keyswitch when leaving the vehicle DIRECTION SELECTOR Figure 3 2 Selector is located between the se...

Page 13: ... speed in reverse should always be kept at a minimum MULTI FUNCTION CLEARVIEW DISPLAY PANEL Located on the dash this panel contains the left and rights green turn signal indicators and the AC display This display will show the battery state of charge as a percentage of full charge the system status the operating speed odometer and direction selected Figure 3 5 At power on the display will perform ...

Page 14: ...gure 3 9 The Vehicle Status selection displays the current state of vehicle data collected at the controller Figure 3 10 WARNINGS OPERATING INSTRUCTION Read this information carefully before operating the vehicle Promptly replace if removed or damaged Contact Columbia ParCar for replacements if needed Part number for the Personal Transportation Vehicles vehicle decal is 53258 07 Figure 3 11 or 439...

Page 15: ...sher dome etc The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses FUSE BLOCK 48V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Figure 3 14 A fuse block protecting the 48V electrical circuits horn etc of the vehicle is located beneath the rear deck atop the controller assembly The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses NOTICE If fuses continue to blow and require replacement have your Columbia Dealer...

Page 16: ...ing the second seat BATTERY ACCESS Batteries are located under the front seats 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 selector to the direction of desired travel Release the parking brake and brake pedal Slowly press acceler...

Page 17: ...rosion 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 Parking brake has proper engagement and release Steering Responsiveness and the absence of excessive free play Cargo Load is secure bal...

Page 18: ...ring the vehicle See SECTION 2 SAFETY BATTERY DISCONNECT METHOD 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 excessivel...

Page 19: ... with a charger not designed for your vehicle Only trained technicians should service the charger Contact your Columbia Dealer for assistance NOTICE Install surge arrestors on incoming AC power lines Surge arrestors will help protect electrical electronic components in the charger and vehicle from all but direct or close proximity lightning strikes BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE NOTICE The followi...

Page 20: ...er cord Wait approximately 30 seconds Reconnect the power cord and allow the charger to complete a second charge cycle If the vehicle is not to be used leave power cord connected The on board charger can test and recharge as needed BATTERY CLEANING Acid soaked debris on the battery terminal connections will cause current leakage reduces battery efficiency and battery life Hose wash battery termina...

Page 21: ... flashing short green If this LED is not lit check the AC connection and the AC source fuse or breaker If this fails to correct the problem contact your Columbia Dealer for assistance Charger will automatically turn on and conduct a short self test and battery pack test The LED will flash in sequence and then a trickle current will be applied to batteries until a minimum voltage is reached If the ...

Page 22: ...E If the charger is exhibiting a 3 flash fault and it has been determined that the cause was not due to ventilation or high ambient temperature the following procedure may restore the battery pack to normal operation 1 Battery posts and terminals must be clean and free of corrosion 2 For non sealed batteries check that electrolyte level just covers plates 3 Plug in charger for at least a 16 hour c...

Page 23: ...To check change the charging algorithm Disconnect the charger positive connector from battery pack Apply AC power and after the LED test the algorithm will be displayed for 11 seconds To change the algorithm touch the positive connector during the 11 second display period to the battery pack s positive terminal for 3 seconds and then remove The algorithm will advance after 3 seconds Repeat until t...

Page 24: ...ed batteries It is possible to determine a battery s ability to perform by measuring the specific gravity sp gr of each cell with a hydrometer This is the best method to determine a defective battery The hydrometer readings indicate two things State of Charge The amount of electrical power stored in the battery Condition The ability of battery to store and deliver power NOTICE Batteries should be ...

Page 25: ...N Remove battery negative cables and then battery positive cables Remove battery hold down Remove batteries from vehicle To install batteries reverse the removal procedure with the negative cables being attached last Torque connections to 100 in lbs SINGLE POINT BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM If equipped NOTICE The following information does NOT apply to sealed batteries This is a single point watering s...

Page 26: ...e front hood Use DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake fluid Maintain fluid level within 1 4 of master cylinder filler opening TIRE CARE See SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS for recommended tire pressure Improper inflation will shorten the life of your tires and will adversely affect performance NOTICE Replacement tires must be the same size as original equipment Increased tire load ratings are p...

Page 27: ...rdware bolts nuts Clean body and seats Wash as needed Lube Visually check suspension and differential for leakage MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN It is recommended that the following be performed by a trained qualified technician or your Columbia Dealer Item Operation Quarterly Semi Annual Annual Tires Front wheel alignment Electrical Test batteries Inspect motor condition and operation ...

Page 28: ... See Controller Troubleshooting below 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 If these test procedures do not resolve your vehicle problem contact your Columbia Dealer for service CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING The AC Drive controller sends fault codes to a Multi Function D...

Page 29: ...ng precautions T Turn off key O Occupants and or cargo must be unloaded W Walk around vehicle to inspect for any loose or dragging items I Inspect lift mechanism or tow straps chains for secure fit N No parking brake service brake or wheel chocks should be in place G Go no faster than 5 mph while towing vehicle TRANSPORTING THIS VEHICLE NOTICE To transport this vehicle behind an auto or truck on a...

Page 30: ...or specific gravity of the electrolyte should be checked every 6 to 8 weeks using a voltmeter or hydrometer The batteries should be recharged to a specific gravity of approximately 1 260 sp gr After charging disconnect the batteries See SECTION 2 SAFETY BATTERY DISCONNECT METHOD NOTICE Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at higher temperatures than fully charged batteries Do not attempt...

Page 31: ...EHICLE TO SERVICE If necessary connect the battery pack and fully recharge batteries Check tire pressure and readjust if necessary See Section 1 Perform Pre Operational Checklist per Section 3 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 ...

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