Hisun HS5DUTV-2, Maintenance Handbook

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE EV
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element of the charger and the EV, avoid the lightning strike.
⚫ Connect the charger AC supply cord to a properly grounded, three-wire
outlet of the proper voltage and frequency as shown on the charger.
⚫ Do not use an extension cord to plug the charger. Please ask the eligible
electrician to install the extension cord. Improper using the extension cord
can result in fire in case of the overheating.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the battery charger must be grounded. The
charger is equipped with an AC electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding type plug. The AC plug must be connected to an appropriate
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances. See the owner’s manual supplied
with the charger for specific operating instructions before using the charger.
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord
must be used, use a three-conductor no. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14
SWG (British Standard Wire Gauge), heavy-duty cord with ground, properly wired and
in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possible (no more than 12 feet (3.7 m)).
Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to
dam-age or stress.
Charging Batteries
WARNING:
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Be sure all wire connections at the receptacle and the fuse link are clean
and tight.
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Do not rock or bend the plug. To connect the charger plug to the vehicle
receptacle, grasp the plug handle and push the plug straight into the
receptacle
⚫ Do not pull on the DC cord Do not twist, rock or bend the plug. To
disconnect the charger plug from the vehicle receptacle, grasp the plug by
the handle and pull the plug straight out of the receptacle.
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Do not connect a charger to the receptacle if the charger cord, plug, or the
vehicle receptacle is broken, damaged in any manner, or does not make a
good electrical connection. Fire or personal injury can result, Have it
replaced by a quslified service person immediately.
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Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the charger
cord, the plug, and (or) the vehicle receptacle.
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Do not use a charger if:
– The plug is too loose or does not make a good connection
– The plug and receptacle feel hotter than normal during charge.
– The plug pins or receptacle contacts are bent or corroded.
– The plug, receptacle, or cords are cut, worn, have any exposed wires or are
damaged in any way.