Polaris RANGER EV 2015, Service Manual

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9926595 R01 - 2015-2016 RANGER EV Service Manual
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BATTERY STORAGE
The battery charger can be connected during extended
storage periods provided all battery charging precautions
and guidelines are followed. Battery Charging, page
1.21.
The storage area must be well ventilated. Always remove
any storage covers from the vehicle and open any cab
doors (if equipped) and hood before charging.
Clean batteries, torque terminal nuts Battery Contactor
Fastener Torque, page 1.21and inspect fluid level Battery
Water Level, page 1.22 prior to storage.
If the storage area, conditions, or circumstances do not
allow the charger to be plugged in continuously, fully
charge the batteries initially, and then recharge once
every 2-3 months following all charging guidelines. The
main power connector should be disconnected if the unit
is stored for longer than a month without the charger
being plugged in. The main power connector must be
reconnected to charge the batteries.
Review all Battery Charging Warning, page 1.18. The
charger will maintain batteries at their peak condition
automatically.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
Follow these guidelines when installing accessories on
the
RANGER EV:
• USE ONLY GENUINE RANGER EVAPPROVED
ACCESSORIES and follow the instructions provided.
• ALWAYS make sure that all electrical accessories are
grounded directly to the negative (-) battery post (of
the auxiliary accessory battery) or to the accessory
terminal block GROUND as indicated in the
instructions.
• NEVER use the chassis or body as a ground
connection.
• NEVER connect an auxiliary battery to the factory-
installed DC-to-DC converter. If more than 10 amps
are needed for accessories, always install the polaris
approved auxiliary accessory battery kit.
• NEVER connect a 12 volt accessory directly to the
drive system batteries. Battery damage will occur.
ALWAYS connect any powered accessory to a 12 volt
auxiliary power outlet or to the accessory terminal
board.
BATTERY CHARGER
The battery charger unit is located under the hood. A
display of 10 LEDs on the right side of the charger unit
q
function as outlined below.
GENERAL / BATTERY
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