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Repair and Service Manual
SAFETY
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
6.2.6
As required in 6.2.4, the manufacturer shall be contacted to secure new nameplates, warnings, or safety
labels, as necessary, which shall be affixed in their proper place on the golf car if and as designated in the owner’s
manual.
1 Fuels handling and storage/battery charging
7.1 Ventilation
Maintenance and storage areas shall be properly ventilated to avoid fire hazards in accordance with applicable fire
codes and ordinances.
Ventilation for internal combustion engine golf cars shall be provided to remove flammable vapors, fumes and other
flammable materials. Consult applicable fire codes for specific levels of ventilation.
Ventilation for electric-powered golf cars shall be provided, to remove the accumulation of flammable hydrogen gas
emitted during the charging process. Because of the highly volatile nature of hydrogen gas and its propensity to rise
and accumulate at the ceiling in pockets, a minimum of 5 air changes per hour is recommended for multiple vehicles
and one air change per hour may be adequate for one vehicle. The controlling party shall consult applicable fire and
safety codes for the specific ventilation levels required.
See NGCMA Golf Car Safety Storage Guidelines and SAE J1718.
7.2
The controlling party shall require battery changing and charging facilities and procedures to be in accordance
with applicable ordinances or regulations.
7.3
The controlling party shall supervise the storage and handling of liquid fuels in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 30.
7.4
Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuels shall be in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 58.
7.5
The controlling party shall periodically inspect charging and storage areas or facilities and review procedures to
be certain that the procedures in 7.1 through 7.4, inclusive, are being followed.
8 Operating safety rules and practices (Operator qualifications)
8.1
It is recommended that only persons qualified under the rules of the regulatory authority be allowed to operate a
golf car. Qualifications may include proof of insurance, minimum age requirement or other appropriate require-
ments.
8.2
The controlling party shall display the operation and safety instructions as recommended by the golf car manu-
facturers and the golf course safety rules in a conspicuous place near the golf car rental area or golf car pick-up
area, or on each golf car, or both. It is also recommended that the warning "Do not operate golf car when under
the influence of intoxicating or mind altering substances", be posted in a conspicuous location.
END OF ANSI/NGCMA Z130.1-2004