eTuk USA Cargo, Owner'S Manual

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Battery Information
Battery Specs:
Standard eTuks have been fitted with 12 Lead-Acid Deep Cycle batteries. Each battery produces 6
Volts and around 185Ah. The total battery pack gives your vehicle 72V to power the motor and
electronics.
eTuks can be fitted with a variety of battery models. Many function in a similar manner and
should be serviced with the same procedures. However, different models cannot be used
simultaneously. Any damaged battery should be replaced with the same brand and model.
Watering Systems:
Your eTuk’s battery needs regular watering. Watered batteries are critical to battery functionality.
During heavy use the batteries heat up and the water evaporates. Regular filling (see
“Maintenance schedule”) is recommended. Monitoring the amount of water that goes in during
filling will give you a good indication of your water use. Experience will teach you if you can
extend the filling schedule.
Watering can be done per battery cell or, if you have a filling system, in one action for the entire
pack.
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Only add distilled water to fully charged batteries, with the exception of
when battery plates are exposed (visible above the water). If plates are
exposed, add distilled water prior to charging
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Never add batteries while still hot from use/charging
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Never overwater your batteries. Watering while using a filling system
should only take 20-30 seconds. Overwatering can cause acid leaks that
will corrode the batteries and surrounding structure.