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Owner and Operator Manual 

 

P5 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

P/N 712248-04 

CPC P/N 99726-14   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for P5

Page 1: ...Owner and Operator Manual P5 P N 712248 04 CPC P N 99726 14 6 14 ...

Page 2: ...way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 571 Standard 500 Low Speed Vehicles To the best knowledge of Columbia ParCar Corp the material contained herein is accurate as of the date this publication was approved for printing Columbia ParCar Corp is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result fro...

Page 3: ...DSHIELD WIPER WASHER 3 4 MAINTENANCE ACCESS 3 4 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 3 5 SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4 1 BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 4 2 BATTERY CLEANING 4 3 CONDITIONS WHICH AFFECT CHARGING 4 3 BATTERY CHARGING 4 3 CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DELTA Q Charging System 4 3 RED LIGHT CHARGER ERROR CODES DELTA Q Charging System 4 4 CHECK CHANGE CHAR...

Page 4: ...effort to streamline product support please ensure your vehicle is properly registered with Columbia ParCar Registration allows for more effective product support including product updates and warranty processing Please consult with your servicing dealer to verify or complete the registration process CHANGE HISTORY DATE DESCRIPTION BY 10 24 13 Issued TS 3 20 14 Added wiper washer TS 6 25 14 Added ...

Page 5: ... not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Notices are messages not related to personal injury They will provide key information to prevent property damage and to assure procedures ...

Page 6: ...2 psi 215 50 13 30 psi 205 50 10 Rear Axle 10 35 1 helical gear reduction with integral differential Battery Deep Cycle 48 Volt 8 6 volt heavy duty 225 Ah Charger Built in micro processor control fully sealed anti drive away interlock 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Speed Control Programmable solid state reduced speed reverse with diagnostic LED and calibrator interface Directional Control Safety Directiona...

Page 7: ...P5 OWNERS MANUAL 2013 NOTICE Always provide the complete VIN when contacting your dealer for technical assistance or maintenance and repair parts For your own personal reference fill in the VIN in the space provided below 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...f not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Notices are messages not related to personal injury They will provide key information to prevent property damage and to assure procedures...

Page 9: ...2 psi 215 50 13 30 psi 205 50 10 Rear Axle 10 35 1 helical gear reduction with integral differential Battery Deep Cycle 48 Volt 8 6 volt heavy duty 225 Ah Charger Built in micro processor control fully sealed anti drive away interlock 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Speed Control Programmable solid state reduced speed reverse with diagnostic LED and calibrator interface Directional Control Safety Directiona...

Page 10: ...ehicles in a safe driving condition Enforce safe driving rules SAFETY VEHICLE STATEMENTS This vehicle will not provide protection from lightning flying objects or other storm related hazards If driving the vehicle in a storm leave the vehicle and take shelter as per safety guidelines for your location Any modifications or changes to the vehicle that affect the stability steering or that results in...

Page 11: ...ine Use brake Make sure directional switch is in position for the desired direction of travel before depressing the accelerator Do not change the directional switch while vehicle is moving Drive slowly in turns and up and down grades Do not make turns on steep hills or inclines Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Personal Transportation Vehicles are not Federal or State DO...

Page 12: ...ING THE VEHICLE After battery charging perform an inspection of the vehicle to ensure that it is in safe proper working order Examine the contents of all packages and accessories that may have come in separate packages with this vehicle Make sure everything listed on the packing slip is there Items should not be broken or damaged Examine any visible wiring for obvious signs of damage Check that al...

Page 13: ...oving lever up or down will activate the turn signals A green light on the dash will flash indicating the turning direction The headlights and taillights are activated by a three position selector B OFF is the bottom position middle activates the parking and tail lights and the upper position activates the headlights High and low beams are selected by pulling back on the lever BRAKE PEDAL PARKING ...

Page 14: ...been operating WARNINGS OPERATING INSTRUCTION Figure 9 Read this information carefully before operating the vehicle Promptly replace if removed or damaged Contact Columbia ParCar for replacements if needed SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT Figure 10H With the power keyswitch in the ON position the controller is powered up and this light should display a steady green light If this green status light is not lit o...

Page 15: ...four up positions Figure 15 0 OFF 1 OFF 2 Slow 3 Fast Pulling lever towards you activates the washer fluid Pushing the switch down activated a quick wipe NOTICE To avoid scratching the windshield always apply fluid before wiping MAINTENANCE ACCESS Batteries are located beneath an access panel under the front seats See Figure 14 In the rear bag well area there is a motor access panel held in place ...

Page 16: ...n All terminals and connections are tight Torque connections to 100 in lbs Tire Pressure 32 psi for 215 50 13 tires 30 psi for 205 50 10 tires Lights Horn and Reverse Buzzer Head tail and brake lights illuminate Press horn button to sound horn Reverse buzzer sounds Brakes Brake pedal has firm pedal pressure with minimal travel Parking brake has proper engagement and release Steering Responsiveness...

Page 17: ...ng or discharging Ventilate area when charging batteries Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is frozen or if the case is bulged excessively Frozen batteries can explode Properly dispose of the battery Do not smoke around batteries Keep sparks and flames away from batteries and the charging area Use care to prevent an accidental arc which could cause an explosion Use only approved insulated to...

Page 18: ... overfill batteries Electrolyte expands and can overflow during charging Water added to replace the spillage dilutes the electrolyte and reduces its specific gravity 5 Use only distilled water Vehicle batteries may use up to 16 quarts of water during their useful life and non distilled water may contain harmful minerals which will have a cumulative adverse effect on battery performance and life 6 ...

Page 19: ...tery failure Battery efficiency is affected by temperature If the temperature of the outside air and or batteries is below 60º F battery capacity is reduced Batteries will require more frequent and longer charge periods in early spring fall and winter As batteries age they finish charge at progressively higher charge rates and tend to use more distilled water At this point in battery age charger w...

Page 20: ...ster less than 5 85 volts or accumulative total pack voltage has been discharged to less than 20 remaining Vehicle operation will cease until batteries are recharged See SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES 3 FLASH Charge Timeout The charging did not complete in allowed time 12 14 hours This may indicate a battery problem or that the charger output was reduced due to high amb...

Page 21: ...tended for every increment Incrementing beyond the last algorithm moves back to the first algorithm After the desired algorithm is displayed touch the charger connector to the battery positive until the output relay is heard to click 10 seconds The algorithm is now in permanent memory Remove AC power from the charger and reconnect the charger positive connector to the battery pack It is highly rec...

Page 22: ... for further assistance PROBLEM A green LED was illuminated before disconnecting the power from the charger but upon reconnection red LEDs appear and remain on This is the normal operating procedure for the system It indicates that a reanalysis of the battery status was initiated and after a series of steps the green LED will illuminate LIGHT EMITTING DIODES LED FAULT CODE INDICATIONS PRO Charging...

Page 23: ...itted from the batteries always disconnect the charger AC power cord first when moving the positive negative alligator clips Be sure to charge all of the batteries in the set Each battery may require two to three hours of charging to bring it back to serviceable condition After all batteries have been individually charged remove the automotive charger and restart charging with the on board charger...

Page 24: ...ol system and reduces power loss on the batteries Batteries in storage may self discharge and should be recharged when the specific gravity falls below 1 238 sp gr or individual battery voltage is les than 5 25 volts for three cells 10 5 volts for six cells BATTERY REMOVAL INSTALLATION Remove battery negative cables Remove battery positive cables Remove battery hold down Remove batteries from vehi...

Page 25: ... using lesser pressure should also permit a slow gradual deceleration The parking brake is applied by depressing the parking brake pad at the top of the brake pedal which locks the brakes in place If the brakes fail to hold the vehicle in position contact your Columbia Dealer for qualified service assistance TIRE CARE See SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS for recommended tire pressure ...

Page 26: ...suspension and differential for leakage Single Point Watering System non sealed batteries Add water See SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM SINGLE POINT BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM Check condition of tubing couplers Secure leak free Clean filter screen MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN It is recommended that the following be performed by a trained qualified technician or your Columbia Dealer Item Operat...

Page 27: ...of the flash codes may indicate an operation fault and likely do not require component changes or dealer service A 2 Flash fault may indicate a start up sequence fault This is caused when the vehicle direction Selector is not in the neutral position or if the accelerator pedal is pressed when the power keyswitch is turned on Steps to take to possibly clear this fault are Set the parking brake Turn...

Page 28: ...nstruction The key should be removed from the vehicle the parking brake firmly locked and the wheels blocked On vehicles equipped with high or wide additions or accessories be certain they are secured properly to prevent loss or damage while trailering Do not allow people in the trailer or vehicle being towed Avoid sudden starts sudden stops and tight turns when towing When transporting on a trail...

Page 29: ...roximately 1 260 sp gr After charging disconnect the batteries See SECTION 2 SAFETY BATTERY DISCONNECT METHOD NOTICE Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at higher temperatures than fully charged batteries Do not attempt to charge a battery that is frozen or if battery case is excessively bulged Properly dispose of battery because frozen batteries can explode Table C indicates freezing p...

Page 30: ... Perform initial maintenance per Section 3 6 For vehicles with a single point watering system After the batteries have been fully charged connect the system to its water supply for 3 5 seconds then disconnect regardless of whether or not the batteries are completely full Return the vehicle to its regular service Place the vehicle back into its regular watering schedule waiting at least 1 week unti...

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