Star Magellan 2, Owner'S Manual And Service Manual

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Chain or rope off these potentially hazardous areas or identify them with a suitable warning
describing the nature of the hazard and the proper precautions to be taken to avoid the hazard.
Wet Areas:
Wet grass may cause a golf car to lose traction and may affect stability. Reduce speed in
wet areas or during periods of inclement weather.
Loose Terrain:
Loose terrain may cause a golf car to lose traction and may affect stability. Repair
loose terrain, chain or rope off these areas, or identify loose terrain with a suitable warning.
Golf Car and Pedestrian Interference:
Reroute golf car traffic or pedestrian traffic in congested areas
wherever possible to prevent accidents. If it is impractical to reroute traffic, erect warning signs to
warn pedestrians of golf car traffic, and to warn golf car operators to drive slowly, use caution, and
watch for pedestrians.
Ventilation:
Properly ventilate all maintenance and storage areas in accordance with applicable fire
codes and ordinances to avoid fire hazards.Ventilation is required to remove hydrogen gas from the
car storage areas during the battery charging process.
For electric powered golf cars, the amount of hydrogen gas emitted during charging depends on a
number of factors, such as the condition of the batteries, the output rate of the battery charger, and
the amount of time the batteries are on charge. Because of the highly volatile nature of hydrogen
gas and its propensity to rise and accumulate at the ceiling in pockets, a minimum of five air
changes per hour is recommended. Consult applicable fire and safety codes for the specific
ventilation levels requirement, as well as requirements for the use of explosion proof electrical
apparatus.
Maintenance required for Golf Car Safety
Preventative Maintenance
: Perform all scheduled maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations to provide the golfing patron with a safe, properly operating golf car.
Personnel:
Allow only qualified, trained, and authorized personnel to inspect, adjust, and maintain
golf cars.
Parts and Materials:
Use only replacement parts and materials recommended by the manufacturer.