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PN 712307-01 
6/2016 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2016 

   

 

 

 

 

Model 
SU5-S/L 
 

Summit 
Utilitruck

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 

Owner and Operator Manual

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Summit SU5-L-2 2017

Page 1: ...PN 712307 01 6 2016 2016 Model SU5 S L Summit Utilitruck Owner and Operator Manual ...

Page 2: ...lt from the use of the material in this manual Columbia ParCar Corp reserves the right to change specifications equipment or designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the written ...

Page 3: ...USE BLOCK 12V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 12 FUSE BLOCK 48V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 12 TILT BED 13 SECOND SEAT 13 SECTION 4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BATTERY ACCESS 13 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 13 MULTI FUNCTION CLEARVIEW DISPLAY PANEL 14 MULTI FUNCTION SMARTVIEW DISPLAY PANEL 16 WARNING LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 16 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 16 BATTERY INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 17 BATTERY CLEANING 19 CON...

Page 4: ... DEALER CONTACT INFORMATION 37 PERSONAL NOTES 38 SAFETY MESSAGES Safety messages and other information in this manual are preceded by the words DANGER WARNING CAUTION or NOTICE They are printed in bold face and are very important We recommend you take special notice of this information Danger indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning indica...

Page 5: ... the three screws holding the cover in place A nameplate is also located in the front hood compartment and has important information such as model vehicle weights and rated capacity load operator and passenger as shown in Figure 1 3 Do not exceed this rated capacity Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 VIN MATRIX Personal Transport Vehicle PVT Digit 1 thru 3 Abbreviation Model S5S Short S5L Long Digit...

Page 6: ...the front hood area VIN MATRIX low Speed Vehicle LSV Digit 1 thru 3 5FC CPC Manufacturer Identification Digit 4 Line L Low Speed Vehicle Digit 5 Series L Summit Utilitruck Digit 6 Body Type 2 2 Person 4 4 person Digit 7 Engine Type 8 AC Power System Digit 8 Restraint A Type 1 Seat Belt Assembly B Type 2 Seat Belt Assembly 3 Point Digit 9 Check Digit Calculated per 49CFR 565 4 Digit 10 Model Year G...

Page 7: ...FL forward low FH forward high R reverse and N neutral Drive Direct coupled to oil bath helical geared Motor 5 KW or 8 KW AC Brushless Rear Axle 10 37 1 or 16 77 1 helical gear reduction with integral differential Speed Controller Programmable solid state reduced speed reverse with diagnostic calibrator interface and display panel Steering Automotive rack and pinion Tire PSI 32 psi For your own pe...

Page 8: ...an help minimize the possibility of an accident their combined efforts can be erased by a single careless act SAFETY GUIDELINES Observe the following guidelines for safe operation Define where vehicles may be driven Define who should be allowed to drive the vehicle Instruct first time drivers Maintain vehicles in a safe driving condition Enforce safe driving rules VEHICLE SAFETY STATEMENTS This ve...

Page 9: ... pedal 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 or 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 DOT approv...

Page 10: ...atering system will require completion of 4 to 5 charge cycles before watering NOTICE If the vehicle is not going to be used the charger can remain connected to an AC source It has the capability to test and recharge the battery pack during storage INSPECTING THE VEHICLE After battery charging perform an inspection of the vehicle to ensure that it is in safe proper working order Examine the conten...

Page 11: ...s is a five position automotive type switch and is located on the right side of the steering column The first key position is OFF and is marked S The second is an accessory position marked A which is not used The third position is not marked and is not a key stop It is not used The fourth position marked M is the ON and powers up the vehicle The last position marked D is not used If the key is rot...

Page 12: ...pers have four up positions 3 High Speed 2 Slow Speed 1 Off 0 Off Pulling lever towards you activates the washer fluid Pushing the switch down activated a quick wipe The fluid reservoir is located under the front hood NOTICE To avoid scratching the windshield always apply fluid before wiping PARKING BRAKE Shown is the parking brake pedal and the parking brake release lever Each operate in the same...

Page 13: ...s system runs the accessories wiper washer dome etc The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses FUSE BLOCK 48V ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT A fuse block protecting the 48V electrical circuits horn etc of the vehicle is located attached to the top of the controller box assembly The fuse block has a snap off cover for access to the fuses NOTICE If fuses continue to blow and require replacement...

Page 14: ... Columbia vehicle has a service requirement which is quite different from that of an automotive battery The electric vehicle battery supplies all of the power to drive the vehicle During operation the power stored in the batteries is expended While the amperage drain rate can vary greatly depending on the type of service the duration of use and the number of starts and stops made during a day the ...

Page 15: ...r operation where some terrain grades are present requiring additional power to maintain speed and throttle responsiveness SPEEDOMETER The center area of the display will indicate speed in Miles Per Hour Speed is calculated from signals sent from the motor to the controller ODOMETER The lower center area shows total miles operated and per trip To reset trip odometer press and hold down arrow on di...

Page 16: ...tions the display can also be utilized as a vehicle monitoring system By pressing and holding the right center Enter button a menu will appear with access to vehicle data status and fault codes should any be present To toggle through the menu system use the Up or Down arrows To return to the previous screen press and hold the right center Enter button again The Main 2 Menu will show the key on hou...

Page 17: ...on carefully before operating the vehicle Promptly request replacement label if removed or damaged DRIVING THE VEHICLE Complete the following PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Fasten seat belts if vehicle is so equipped Insert key in power keyswitch press brake pedal firmly and turn key to ON position Switch the direction selector to the direction of desired travel Release the parking brake and brake pedal ...

Page 18: ...l travel Parking brake has proper engagement and release Steering Responsiveness and the absence of excessive free play Cargo Load is secure balanced and not top heavy Obstacles Path of intended travel is free from obstructions Seat Belts If equipped driver and passenger are secured by seatbelts before moving vehicle Labels All warning and operation labels in place Accelerator Check for smooth ope...

Page 19: ... use an ungrounded two to three prong adapter to connect the charger to a two prong outlet or extension cord The battery charger must be properly grounded Use a three prong No 12 AWG heavy duty power cord no more than 50 feet long Locate all cords so that they will not be stepped on tripped on or otherwise damaged Immediately replace worn cut or damaged power cords or wires Do not connect the powe...

Page 20: ...an test and recharge as needed BATTERY CLEANING Acid soaked debris on the battery terminal connections will cause current leakage reduces battery efficiency and battery life Hose wash battery terminal connections periodically with clean low pressure water to keep them free of acid spillage dirt and other debris Do not hose wash electronic controllers switches solenoids and other electrical control...

Page 21: ...range between charges If vehicle is used only occasionally a refresher charge should be given prior to using New batteries need up to four hours more charging than mature batteries Before the first use completely charge new batteries Charging time will vary based on conditions noted above but will probably be 12 hours Limit new batteries use between charges for the first 25 50 cycles New batteries...

Page 22: ... Discharged Batteries When the charger has completed approximately 80 state of charge the remote LED will flash long green as the last 20 of charge is returned to the batteries in the second phase constant voltage phase NOTICE You can terminate charging at this point if necessary The vehicle can be used but completing the charge cycle is highly recommended A Green LED continuously lit indicates th...

Page 23: ...ormally driven 5 Repeat the above steps until the charger goes green 100 charge on a 16 hour charge 4 FLASH Check Battery The batteries could not be trickle charged up to a minimum level to start charger This may be the result of badly discharged batteries or one or more damaged cells See EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES 5 FLASH Over Temperature The charger shutdown due to high internal temperatur...

Page 24: ...icated by the number of blinks separated by a pause A two digit algorithm is indicated by the number of blinks for the first digit followed by a short pause then the number of blinks for the second digit followed by a longer pause To check change the charging algorithm Disconnect the charger positive connector from battery pack Apply AC power and after the LED test the algorithm will be displayed ...

Page 25: ...have been individually charged remove the automotive charger and restart charging with the on board charger It may require several 8 12 hour cycles to bring severely discharged batteries back to 100 charged condition If again the charger has the RED FAULT LED flashing there is a problem with one or more of the batteries TIPS FOR PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE NOTICE A common misconception is Deep Cycle B...

Page 26: ...00 in lbs SINGLE POINT BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM If equipped NOTICE The following information does NOT apply to sealed batteries This is a single point watering system for maintaining a sufficient electrolyte level in the batteries NOTICE Do not operate this system on brand new batteries See FIRST STEP for the initial check on the electrolyte level of new batteries Complete 4 to 5 charge cycles befo...

Page 27: ...djustments repairs to the brakes and emergency brake are to be completed by a trained qualified technician or your Columbia Dealer BRAKE FLUID MAINTENANCE Check the brake fluid in the master cylinder periodically under normal conditions every 3 months The master cylinder is located under the front hood Use DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake fluid Maintain fluid level within 1 4 of master cylinder filler op...

Page 28: ...ted rims Electrical Check battery electrolyte level Apply equalization charge to the battery pack As required clean battery terminals and wash cases Check the general condition of the electrical system connections frayed broken cables Brakes Check pedal park brake operation Body and Frame Inspect for loose hardware bolts nuts Clean body and seats Wash as needed Lube Visually check suspension and d...

Page 29: ... Brakes dragging Under inflated or flat tires Wheels for binding do not spin freely If these test procedures do not resolve your vehicle problem contact your Columbia Dealer for service CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING CLEARVIEW DISPLAY The AC Drive controller sends fault codes to the Multi Function Display For codes above the potential exclamation point in lieu of the SYSTEM OK message or general assis...

Page 30: ... Battery Cut Battery voltage is greater than Over Voltage limit for longer than the protection delay Charge battery 1 F17005 High Capacitor Cut Capacitor voltage is greater than Over Voltage limit for longer than the protection delay Charge battery 1 F17006 Vbat below rated min Battery voltage is less than rated minimum voltage for controller for longer than 1s NOTE This fault is sometimes seen at...

Page 31: ...er configurable delay without a direction selected Deselect FS1 2 F22004 Sequence Fault Any drive switch active at power up Deselect all drive switches 2 F22005 FS1 Recycle Fault FS1 active after a direction change and FS1 recycle function enabled Deselect FS1 2 F25001 Motor Overspeed 2 F25002 PST Fault An issue has occurred with the PST unit Check PST unit 2 F26001 Throttle Fault Throttle value i...

Page 32: ...th the following precautions T Turn off key O Occupants and or cargo must be unloaded W Walk around vehicle to inspect for any loose or dragging items I Inspect lift mechanism or tow straps chains for secure fit N No parking brake service brake or wheel chocks should be in place G Go no faster than 5 mph while towing vehicle TRANSPORTING THIS VEHICLE NOTICE To transport this vehicle behind an auto...

Page 33: ...600 F Once a month The voltage or specific gravity of the electrolyte should be checked every 6 to 8 weeks using a voltmeter or hydrometer After charging disconnect the batteries 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 batt...

Page 34: ... the OFF position RETURNING VEHICLE TO SERVICE If necessary connect the battery pack and fully recharge batteries Check tire pressure and readjust if necessary Perform Pre Operational Checklist 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...

Page 35: ... Columbia will warrant all Columbia replacement parts provided under this warranty All Columbia parts replaced under warranty become the property of Columbia and if requested by Columbia must be returned to the factory for inspection a Any other expense incurred in obtaining warranty repairs including transportation and labor are the responsibility of the purchaser unless otherwise stated in this ...

Page 36: ...fferential assemblies tune up components and wear items such as bearings brake pads and brake shoes are not covered by this warranty 8 Use of Non Genuine Parts Columbia dealers are independently owned and operated and may sell products other than those provided by Columbia Therefore you should understand that COLUMBIA IS NOT AND CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY SUITABILITY OR SAFETY OF ANY NO...

Page 37: ...bility for the dealer s labor charges if any or any other expenses For further information concerning export please contact Columbia ParCar Corp 1115 Commercial Ave Reedsburg WI 53959 U S A Attn Customer Service Department 800 222 4653 11 State Specific Rights Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages or limitation on how long an implied warr...

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Page 40: ...SU5 S L 2016 1115 Commercial Avenue Reedsburg WI 53959 Phone 608 524 8888 Fax 608 524 8380 800 222 4653 Web www columbiausa com ...

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