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Battery Charger
32 2001 Carryall Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual
The PowerDrive Charger interacts with an onboard computer on the PowerDrive System 48 vehicle. The
computer records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged in, the
vehicle’s control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of subse-
quent damage to the charger and vehicle.
Once the lockout is actuated, the charger turns on. The onboard computer then records the amount of energy being
returned to the batteries. When the optimum amount of energy needed to replenish the batteries is returned, the
charger will turn off. The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is disconnected from the vehicle.
Only PowerDrive System 48 and PowerDrive Plus vehicles are compatible with the PowerDrive charger.
Other Club Car models or vehicles made by other manufacturers are not compatible.
As long as the charger is allowed to turn off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and
undercharging will normally be prevented.
Batteries should be put on charge even if they have been used for only a short time, i.e., 10 minutes. The
charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be
operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact a local Club Car distributor/dealer.
PLUG AND RECEPTACLE
Carryall 1 and Carryall 2 Vehicles:
The charger cord, plug, and receptacle are wear items and should be inspected daily. Visually inspect them
for cracks, loose connections, and frayed wiring; they must be replaced when worn or damaged. If charger
plug and receptacle show signs of corrosion or are difficult to insert and remove, the receptacle contacts and
plug pins may be cleaned with a good electrical contact cleaner or lightly sprayed with WD-40
®
brand spray
lubricant. The plug should then be inserted and removed several times to ensure ease of insertion, ease of
removal, and good electrical contact. See following NOTE.
Receptacle Fuse Link
As an additional feature to protect the batteries and charging circuit from an overload, Carryall 1 and Carryall 2
electric vehicles are equipped with a receptacle fuse link (Figure 19, Page 33). If the charger does not turn on
when the vehicle is placed on charge, inspect the fuse link.
• IF THE WARNING TAG HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR REMOVED FROM THE DC CORD, HAVE IT
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
Figure 17 Charger Receptacle Figure 18 Charger Cord Removal
NOTE