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Charging Process
1. Turn the power key to OFF.
2. Connect the plug to the vehicle receptacle first; then connect it to your
local AC power outlet.
• WARNING:
Do not disconnect the cord from the battery receptacle
when the charger is ON, otherwise an arc could occur which may
cause an explosion. Always disconnect the battery receptacle first,
then disconnect from the AC power outlet.
3. The charger will turn off automatically when the battery is fully charged.
• WARNING:
The battery receptacle is combined with a security switch
which will cut off power to the vehicle when the battery is being
charged. The vehicle cannot be started with the battery receptacle in
use.
4. After the charger turns off, disconnect the plug on the AC charging cable
from the AC power outlet first, then disconnect the cord from the vehicle
receptacle.
Do not open the housing of the charger. Only a qualified electrician should open
the housing of the charger. The charger should be stored in safe and dry room with
good ventilation. The charger should be packed properly if not in use for an extend-
ed time. Carefully read the operation manual for the charger for detailed operation
instructions.
Equalizing charge
Equalizing is an overcharge performed on flooded lead acid batteries after they
have been fully charged. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like
stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the
battery than at the top. Equalizing also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might
have built up on the plates. If left unchecked this build-up, which is called sulfation,
will reduce the overall capacity of the battery. The charge will automatically start
equalizing after 30 charge cycles. Equalizing is recommended when low or wide
ranging specific gravity (+/- .015) is detected after fully charging a battery.
Charger Maintenance
Using the on-board charger:
1. Connect the cord to the receptacle on the vehicle.
2. Connect the cord from the receptacle to an outlet of the household grid.
