Vehicle Controller
IR Industrial Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual
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VEHICLE CONTROLLER
The vehicle is equipped with a solid state speed controller. In order to properly service and maintain the solid
state controller vehicle, it is necessary to understand the electrical circuitry and the functions of all compo-
nents in the system. Therefore, if any repair or servicing needs to be performed, we recommend that it be per-
formed by an authorized Club Car dealer/distributor using Club Car OEM parts.
BATTERIES
Read General Warnings on page 10.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area only. Batteries emit hydrogen while being charged.
Hydrogen is an explosive gas and must never exceed a level of 2% of the air.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger.
Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
CAUTION
• On all vehicles, turn off all accessories before charging batteries.
NOTE: Recycle or dispose of discarded batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
The 8-volt batteries in this vehicle are deep-cycle batteries, specially built for electric vehicle application. Auto-
motive batteries should never be used in this vehicle.
New batteries will not deliver their full capabilities until they have been discharged and recharged 20 to 50
times. To obtain the maximum service life from new batteries, do not allow a vehicle with new batteries to go
below 50% charge as indicated on the battery condition indicator between charges in the first two months of
operation. Batteries should be fully charged before first use of new vehicle, before first use of a vehicle after
storage, and before using each day.
