Zone Spark, User Manual

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Scheduled maintenance of your new vehicle should be done by a certified technician.
Once per year (or once every 6 months, depending on use) the vehicle should be
checked for brake wear and proper function. Brakes less than 25% of useful pad
(1.2mm) should be replaced immediately. Front wheel bearings should be pulled and
inspected, then if all is good, re-packed and re-installed. The differential pan should
be dropped so it can be cleaned and refilled with fresh gear oil. The tires should be
checked and rotated, straight front to back swap. The structural integrity should be
inspected, all bolts tight at all points of the car. A full battery load test should be done
if available to check useful life of the battery pack.
VII. STORAGE
The battery charger has a built in monitor and “float” feature. If your vehicle is to be
stored for a period of time longer than two weeks, it is recommended that the charger
remain plugged in to maintain full battery voltage. If this is not an option, it is
required to fully charge the batteries at a minimum of once per month. This will
ensure the electrolyte in your batteries will remain at a high freezing point.
Electrolyte of a 30% charged battery will freeze and destroy the battery at 0 degrees
F. The steps listed below should be followed any time you plan on leaving the vehicle
un-attended.
1) Park vehicle in a dry, safe, and well ventilated place. A breathable cover would be
optimal if you have one.
2) Turn the key to the off position and store key in a safe place.
3) Move the tow/run switch to the TOW position.
4) Check the tire pressure to make sure 25 psi is present.
5) Charge the car the night before it is to be unattended.
6) Check battery water level after the car has received an overnight charge.
WARNING! The battery water level should only be checked and added after a full
charge.
VIII.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: I left my car on charge overnight, why is it still not charged?
A: During the first 20 charge cycles, the batteries will go through a “maturing”
process. Charge time can take 16 hours depending on the depth of discharge.
Q: My car charged for 5 hours, why does the dash meter still show a low charge?
A: The state of charge meter will not reset until the vehicle has received a full
capacity charge.
Q: I plug my car in to charge, why do the LED’s flash and change color?