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OPERATION INFORMATION 

Owner’s Manual 

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NOTE 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Fig. 6 

 

 

The charging must take place in an area that is well ventilated and capable of removing the hydrogen gas 

that is generated by the charging process. 

A minimum 

of five air exchanges per hour is recommended 

 

The charging connector components are in good condition and free from dirt or debris. 

 

The charger connector is fully inserted into the vehicle receptacle. 

 

 

The charger connector/cord set is protected from damage and is located in an area to prevent injury that may 

result from personnel running over or tripping over the cord set. 

 

The charger is automatically turned off during the connect/disconnect cycle and therefore no electrical arc is 

generated at the DC plug/receptacle contacts. 

 

In  our  chargers,  there  is  a  jiggle  switch  inside  charger  receptacle.  The  switch  is  part  of  the  interlock 

system  that  prevents  the  vehicle  from  being  driven  when  the  charger  plug  is  inserted  in  the  vehicle  charging 

receptacle

(Fig 7) 

Fig. 7 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for E40FL

Page 1: ...EPIC CART Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ting the vehicle 10 11 Vehicle cleaning and care battery replacement 12 13 Prolonged Storage 14 Battery charging 15 Troubleshooting hydrometer 16 Using A Hydrometer 17 Battery maintenance 18 19 Inspec...

Page 3: ...and manufactured for off road use Some communities may permit these vehicles to be operated on their streets on a limited basis and in accordance with local ordinances With electric powered vehicles b...

Page 4: ...ll not compromise the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle Support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands Never get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack...

Page 5: ...se only approved EPIC CART in hazardous locations as defined in the appropriate safety standards 2 1 5 Operators shall not add to or modify the EPIC CART 2 2 Driving 2 2 1 Observe all traffic regulati...

Page 6: ...djust and inspect carriers c Block chassis before working underneath it d Operation to check performance of the EPIC CART shall be conducted in an authorized area where safe clearance exists e Before...

Page 7: ...ons warrant to their premises to identify areas where EPIC CART should not be operated and to identify possible hazards 1 2 1 Wet and Loose Terrain Wet grassy areas and loose terrain may cause an EPIC...

Page 8: ...d EPIC CART or around batteries 2 2 4 5 The controlling party shall not perform any modification or addition which affects capacity or safe operation or make any change not in accordance with owner s...

Page 9: ...tand how to operate the vehicle its equipment and how to use it safely Maintaining superior performance depends to a large extent on the operator Before a new vehicle is put into operation the items s...

Page 10: ...y turning the key To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended the key should be turned to the OFF position and removed Ref Fig 2 DIRECTION SELECTOR WARNING To prevent loss of...

Page 11: ...icle is not driven with the park brake engaged Depressing the accelerator pedal is not the preferred method of releasing the park brake NOTE Depressing the lower section of the brake pedals the prefer...

Page 12: ...vehicle control the following warnings must be observed When driving vehicle consider the terrain traffic conditions and the environmental factors which effect the terrain and the ability to control t...

Page 13: ...ted with overload The purpose of running in is to allow the parts and components to perform a stage of running in improve its surface quality and matching accuracy and avoid early wear and tear of the...

Page 14: ...n Frequent washing with lukewarm or cold water and mild detergent is required to preserve the painted surface Occasional cleaning and waxing with non abrasive products designed for clear coat automoti...

Page 15: ...ium bicarbonate baking soda and water and thoroughly dried before priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint The batteries should be placed into the battery racks and the battery hold downs...

Page 16: ...attery must be fully charged to prevent the possibility of freezing Ref Fig 29 on page 23 A fully charged battery will not freeze in temperatures above 75 F 60 C Although the chemical reaction is slow...

Page 17: ...e vehicle receptacle The charger connector cord set is protected from damage and is located in an area to prevent injury that may result from personnel running over or tripping over the cord set The c...

Page 18: ...tery is to perform a load test using a discharge machine following manufacturer s recommendations A cost effective way to identify a poorly performing battery is to use a hydrometer to identify a batt...

Page 19: ...e electrolyte is important since the hydrometer reading must be corrected to 80 F 27 C High quality hydrometers are equipped with an internal thermometer that will measure the temperature of the elect...

Page 20: ...points of each other Since the hydrometer test is in response to a vehicle exhibiting a performance problem the vehicle should be recharged and the test repeated If the results indicate a weak cell th...

Page 21: ...einforced and then the battery connector should be fully inspected once a week Treat loose and discolored patina joints High heat is generated due to poor contact of the joints and the pole is damaged...

Page 22: ...a fire If you use the charger outdoors beware of rain and sun Avoid overcharging the battery Overcharging will cause the electrolyte solution to drain from the battery The discharged electrolyte solut...

Page 23: ...ster low then follow the steps below 1 Check and record voltage level s 2 Put battery s on a complete charge 3 Take specific gravity readings again If any specific gravity readings still register low...

Page 24: ...importantly watering must be done at the right time and in the right amount or else the battery s performance and longevity suffers Water should always be added after fully charging the battery Prior...

Page 25: ...t came with your charging equipment Important things to remember 1 Become familiar with and follow the instructions issued by the charger manufacturer 2 Batteries should be charged after each period o...

Page 26: ...and avoid problems associated with grime 1 Check that all vent caps are tightly in place 2 Clean the battery top with a cloth or brush and a solution of baking soda and water When cleaning do not allo...

Page 27: ...Battery Terms Explained 1 Active Material In the positive plates the active material is lead dioxide In the negative it is metallic sponge lead When a circuit is created these materials react with su...

Page 28: ...an deliver energy and can be recharged i e automotive or deep cycle battery 17 Separator A divider made of porous material that is placed between the positive and negative plates in a battery cell and...

Page 29: ...the steering mechanism and bracket Check and adjust the front wheel toe Check the connection and tightening of the steering components Check the tightness of the leaf spring U bolt Check the tightnes...

Page 30: ...non Probable Cause Solution The vehicle cannot run Wrong Operation Before turning on the key switch place the forward backward switch in neutral Battery Terminal oxidation corrosion Disconnect the pow...

Page 31: ...ocess Steering difficulty Insufficient tire pressure Refuel Lack of lubrication on the steering linkage shaft Add lubricating oil The Steering king pin or ball joint broken Replace Oversteering Ball j...

Page 32: ...2 1785 74 1940 07 Seats 4 4 6 Minimum Turning Radius m 4 5 5 Ground Clearance inch 6 69 Feature Max Speed mph 19 Max Climbing Capacity Full load 15 15 15 Max Parking Capacity full load 15 15 15 Brakin...

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