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                            Summit  (SMT) 
              Summit 

Utility 

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                            Electric Vehicles 
 

 

                       

 

2012 Summi

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

P/N 712176-02 

Summary of Contents for Summit

Page 1: ...Owner and Operator Manual Summit SMT Summit Utility SUV Electric Vehicles 2012 Summit P N 712176 02 ...

Page 2: ...tained 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 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 manua...

Page 3: ... 3 3 7 SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT 5 5 WHEEL TIRE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 3 3 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 6 CLEANING 3 3 9 WARNING LABEL 5 7 LUBRICATION 3 3 10 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 5 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3 3 11 BRAKE PEDAL OWNER OPERATOR 3 3 12 HORN BUTTON 5 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE QUALIFIED 3 3 13 TURN SIGNAL HAZARD WARNING TECHNICIAN SWITCH 5 10 VEHICLE TROUBLESHOOTING 3 3 14 HAND PARKING BRAKE 5 11 CONTROLLE...

Page 4: ...l injury They will provide key information to prevent property damage and to assure procedures are more easily understood or implemented 1 2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Each vehicle contains a unique Vehicle Identification Number VIN which describes facts and features of the vehicle Summit vehicle can be configured for on road use or off road use Vehicle with a 13 digit VIN are off road use Vehi...

Page 5: ...ve Induction Motor Digit 5 Voltage Batteries 4 48 Volt 8 6 Volt G 48 Volt Gel 8 6 Volt Standard Product Digit 6 Standard or Special Product Special Product 3 300 Amp DC 4 400 Amp DC Digit 7 Controller Amperage 5 500 Amp DC Z H12 Rear Mechanical Y H12 Rear Hydraulic Digit 8 Axle Brake System X H12 Front Rear Hydraulic Digit 9 Year Built L 2012 M 2013 N 2014 etc Digits 10 13 Build Sequence 0000 Thro...

Page 6: ...456 For your own personal reference fill in the VIN in the space provided below 1 5 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS SM 2 SM4 SUV S SUV L Max Speed 19 mph non NEV 25 mph NEV Max Range Up to 40 miles Up to 35 miles Up to 40 miles Up to 35 miles Passenger 2 4 2 2 Power 48 Volt DC Drive Standard 48 Volt AC Drive Optional Brakes Hydraulic rear drums Hand parking brake Overall L x W x H Inches 99 x 48 x 72 124 x...

Page 7: ...ented and they most certainly can be prevented operators must accept their full measure of responsibility While the designer the manufacturer and the safety engineer can help minimize the possibility of an accident their combined efforts can be erased by a single careless act 2 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES Observe the following guidelines for safe operation Define where vehicles may be driven Define who sh...

Page 8: ... seated and hold on while vehicle is in motion Before leaving your seat completely stop vehicle and lock parking brake If vehicle is to be left unattended turn keyswitch to OFF and remove key Do not use accelerator to hold vehicle on an incline Use brake Make sure directional keyswitch is in position for the desired direction of travel before depressing the accelerator Do not change the directiona...

Page 9: ... working order NOTICE Vehicle should be inspected immediately after delivery Use the following guidelines to make sure there are no obvious problems 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 ...

Page 10: ...unting bolts select the preferred seating arrangement using AFT MID or FORE position Figure 3 2 and reinstall bolts Tilt seat forward for access to batteries Figure 3 3 2 Seat Belts Seat belts are self adjusting When attaching the seat belt ensure that you are leaning back against the seat The chest strap should be as close as possible without restricting the neck The abdominal strap should be pla...

Page 11: ...larly in respect to driving with children of specific ages in the front seats of the vehicle 3 3 VEHICLE CONTROLS This section describes the operating controls of the vehicle Figure 3 3 1 identifies many of these controls Figure 3 3 1 is for a DC Drive vehicle 3 3 1 POWER KEYSWITCH Figure 3 3 1 Arrow A With the power keyswitch in OFF position the Traction System is powered down This conserves batt...

Page 12: ...icates that the batteries are 80 discharged or basically empty only 20 charge remaining Recharge as soon as possible to avoid a shut down of the vehicle When decreasing speed the needle will move to the right as electrical energy is being regenerated back into the batteries NOTICE At 80 discharge you must immediately charge batteries or vehicle operation will cease and permanent battery damage cou...

Page 13: ... 11 BRAKE PEDAL Figure 3 3 1 Arrow K Pressing the brake pedal activates brake lights and will slow or stop the vehicle NOTICE Never rest your foot on brake pedal while operating the vehicle This wears brake pads creates drag and causes excess battery discharge 3 3 12 HORN BUTTON Figure 3 3 3 Arrow L The horn button Arrow L is located on the left side of the steering column below the turn signals 3...

Page 14: ... HEATER Figure 3 3 5 The optional cab heater is equipped with a three position toggle switch The CENTER position is off To activate the heater and fan move the switch to the UP position To activate the fan only place the switch in the DOWN position Figure 3 3 5 3 3 19 WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR SMT4 vehicles equipped with the windshield washer option have a washer reservoir located underneath the...

Page 15: ...ns are tight Tire Pressure Inflated to recommendation per Section 1 4 Do not exceed maximum stated on tire sidewall Turn lights on and make sure they illuminate Check brake tail lights and turn signals Reverse buzzer operating Lights Horn and Reverse Buzzer Press horn button to sound horn Pedal has firm pedal pressure with minimal travel Brakes Parking brake has proper engagement and release Steer...

Page 16: ...empt 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 tools remove jewelry such as rings watches chains etc and place an in...

Page 17: ... electrolyte level A to fall below the top of the plates C If the plates are exposed add only enough to cover the plates before charging After batteries are fully charged fill cells to just below the bottom of the cell vents B approximately 1 8 to 1 4 Electrolyte level should not touch the bottom of the cell vents Do not overfill batteries Electrolyte expands and can overflow during charging Water...

Page 18: ... time so the Delta Q Charger attains the 100 level Charging time is affected by age and battery condition state of discharge electrolyte temperature AC line voltage and other variables Correct charging methods extend battery life and vehicle range between charges New batteries need up to four hours more charging than mature batteries Before the first use completely charge new batteries Charging ti...

Page 19: ...it the Charger has completed the bulk stage and the batteries are at approximately 80 state of charge The 80 LED remains on as the last 20 of charge is returned to the batteries in the second phase constant voltage phase At this time the remote LED will flash long green NOTICE You can terminate charging at this point if necessary The vehicle can be used but completing the charge cycle is highly re...

Page 20: ...or blockage at cooling fins Move the vehicle to a cooler well ventilated area or adjust time of day when charging 6 FLASH Delta Q Charger Fault A fault was detected either in the batteries or in the Charger The batteries must be tested to ensure there is no damage to one or more cells If the batteries are found to be good the Charger may need to be replaced by a qualified technician A STEADY RED F...

Page 21: ...r at a rate of 3 to 6 amps It is not necessary to disconnect the battery cables as the alligator style clips can be connected to each positive and negative battery post Follow specific Charger instructions To prevent a spark from igniting the gas emitted from the batteries always disconnect the Charger AC power cord first when moving the positive negative alligator clips Be sure to charge all of t...

Page 22: ...ction control 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 4 9 BATTERY REMOVAL INSTALLATION Remove battery negative cables Remove battery positive cables Remove battery hold down Remove batteries from vehicle To install batteries reverse the removal procedure with the negative cables...

Page 23: ...tive parts 5 2 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM These vehicles are equipped with two rear wheel hydraulic brakes as standard or optional four wheel hydraulic brakes Monthly with the vehicle stationary depress the brake pedal Pedal should not exhibit excessive travel or feel spongy or soft A hand operated mechanical parking brake is used on these vehicles Monthly check the parking brake operation Parking bra...

Page 24: ...ked periodically for signs of leakage Contact your Columbia Dealer for fluid replacement 5 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OWNER OPERATOR Item Operation Weekly Monthly Semi Annual Lug nuts tight Tires Check tire pressure wear damage dented rims Check electrolyte level clean battery terminals and cases Apply equalization charge to the battery pack Electrical Check the general condition of the electrical sys...

Page 25: ...irection DC Drive Controller green light See Section 5 11 AC Drive Error code on MDI See Section 3 3 6A Batteries for loose terminals corrosion electrolyte level or state of charge Brakes dragging Under inflated or flat tires Runs slow Wheels for binding do not spin freely If these test procedures do not resolve your vehicle problem contact your Columbia Dealer for service 5 11 CONTROLLER TROUBLES...

Page 26: ... the battery voltage is too high or too low for the vehicle power system Voltage too high occurs when rapidly descending hills with a vehicle equipped with the ACEplus Regenerative braking system The electrical system creates current which causes a spike in battery voltage To prevent this always travel at a safe prudent speed when driving on declines especially with freshly charged batteries To po...

Page 27: ...Tow only one vehicle at a time unless a multiple vehicle towing bar system is used Avoid sudden stops sudden starts and sharp turns while towing 6 2 TRANSPORTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTICE Never tow a vehicle behind an auto or truck unless on an approved trailer When trailering your vehicle over long distances or on the highway observe the following Use trailers specifically designed to carry your Columb...

Page 28: ...F O C Below 4 0 C 40 0 F Every 6 months 1 260 70 57 4 0 C 16 0 C 40 0 60 0 F Every 2 months 1 230 39 38 Above 16 0 C 60 0 F Once a month 1 200 16 26 1 117 2 19 1 110 17 8 NOTICE Specific gravity readings are at 80 0 F Values need adjustment for electrolyte temperature Reduce 004 for every 10 0 F below 80 0 F Increase by that amount for every 10 0 F above For vehicles with a single point watering s...

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