Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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100-00-2 100-00-2 General Information
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNING: Batteries normally produce
General Information
explosive gases which can cause personal injury
or death. Do not allow flames, sparks or lighted
Format and Usage
substances to come near the batteries. When
The Electric Ranger is a combination of
charging or working near the batteries, always
conventional and unique electric vehicle (EV) shield your face and protect your eyes. Always
components and systems. The following procedures
provide adequate ventilation.
are designed to supplement the standard Ranger
Workshop Manual for the EV specific components.
Electric Shock
This supplement is designed to be the primary
WARNING: The battery pack assembly
manual when working on the EV. All of the EV
can deliver in excess of 312 volts of DC power.
specific components are covered in this supplement.
Improper handling of the battery pack can result
If a procedure is not outlined in this supplement,
in injury or fatality. Only authorized personnel
refer to the standard Ranger Workshop Manual.
trained to work with battery pack components
are permitted to handle the batteries.
Because the EV uses an electric motor rather than a
gasoline engine, there are different and unique
There are two electrical systems on the EV. A high
warnings and cautions. The procedures outlined are
voltage system is used to power the motor/transaxle
designed to encourage safe repair of the vehicle and
and many auxiliary loads such as the A/C system,
should be carefully followed. The EV uses many
power steering pump, heater and certain control
electronic components that can be easily damaged if
components. High voltage wiring is identified by its
the procedures are not followed.
orange color or orange wrapping on the harness.
Components that have larger connectors, orange
Acids
coverings on the wires, or warning labels contain
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries contain
high voltage. The second voltage system is used to
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or operate the standard Ranger systems such as
clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working
interior/exterior lighting, radio, blower motor and
near batteries to protect against possible instrumentation. These components should be
splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid
treated with extreme caution. Do not perform any
contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately service on them until all high voltage power has
with water for a minimum of fifteen minutes and
been disconnected.
get prompt medical attention. If acid is
EV-Specific Precautions
swallowed, drink large quantities of milk or
water, followed by milk of magnesia, a beaten
When working on the traction battery the following
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician
precautions must be taken.
immediately.
1. A buffer zone must be placed around the
The drive battery pack for the Electric Ranger is vehicle or traction battery.
composed of 39 8-volt lead acid battery modules
2. Rubber insulating gloves must be worn.
which are wired in series. These batteries are
3. A face shield must be worn to shield the face
similar in design to the battery in a gasoline
and protect the eyes from electric arc.
powered vehicle. The batteries contain sulfuric acid
which can cause severe skin or eye damage if
allowed to contact these areas. Follow all safety
precautions outlined in EV-Specific Precautions
prior to working on the drive battery pack.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001