Ford Th!nk Neighbor 2002, Руководство пользователя

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Article No. 03-8-6 Cont’d.
Batteries NOTE
WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE IT
The battery pack consists of 6, individual 12-volt
IS THE DEALERSHIPS RESPONSIBILITY TO
modules. Battery modules are defined as the
MAINTAIN THE BATTERY PACK CHARGE
individual 12-volt batteries which, when connected
LEVEL. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHECK AND
in series, make up the 72-volt battery pack. The
DOCUMENT FOR LATER VERIFICATION THE
Th!nk Neighbor uses lead-acid deep cycle batteries,
BATTERY PACK VOLTAGE WHEN A VEHICLE IS
which are different from typical automotive starting
BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE AND MONTHLY
batteries. Only Ford Motor Company recommended
WHILE IN THE DEALERSHIPS POSSESSION.
batteries should be used for replacements. Use of
any unauthorized battery may negatively affect the
Check For Voltage From The Battery Pack To
battery range, life, and durability and will not be
Chassis
covered under warranty.
1. Check for pack voltage in the chassis by setting
NOTE
the DVOM to read DC volts.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO BE STORED
2. Touch the NEGATIVE lead of the DVOM to the
FOR 14 DAYS OR MORE, THE SERVICE
battery pack NEGATIVE terminal on battery
DISCONNECT SWITCH SHOULD BE TURNED
number one.
OFF. PROPER CHARGING OF THE TH!NK
NEIGHBOR IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
3. Touch the POSITIVE lead of the DVOM to an
CUSTOMER OR THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IN
unpainted section of the chassis.
SERVICE. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PLUGGED
IN AT ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED
4. Check for voltage.
OR WHILE IT WAITS FOR SERVICE AND UNTIL
If voltage is found, the battery pack short to chassis
RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
must be repaired before any further steps are
Battery Care taken.
The Th!nk Neighbor is equipped with a “Service Check Each Battery For Polarity
Disconnect Switch” (SDS) to help preserve battery
1. Use a DVOM to check battery polarity on each
life. The switch is located under the seats, to the
individual module.
rear of the parking brake. For vehicles produced
after 6/24/02, the switch is located directly under
2. Set the DVOM to DC voltage.
the drivers seat. Beginning with a fully charged
vehicle, the battery pack will remain charged
3. Touch the POSITIVE lead of the DVOM to the
approximately 14 days with the SDS “ON”, and POSITIVE terminal of the battery.
approximately six months with the SDS “OFF”. The
4. Touch the NEGATIVE lead of the DVOM to the
Neighbor is shipped with the switch in the “OFF”
NEGATIVE terminal of the battery.
position to preserve battery pack charge. If a
vehicle will not be used for more than 14 days, fully
5. Repeat for all batteries.
charge the vehicle (12 hours of charging), turn the
ignition to the “OFF” position, and turn the service
If the polarity is reversed and negative voltage
disconnect switch to the “OFF” position. The vehicle reading is found, then remove and replace the
can be left unplugged with a fully charged battery battery with a Ford recommended replacement
and the service disconnect switch turned “OFF” for battery.
up to 6 months. It is recommended, if possible, to
NOTE
charge the vehicle once a month for 12 hours
WHEN REPLACING INDIVIDUAL MODULES IN
during storage.
THE BATTERY PACK, ALL THE MODULES
Always store the vehicle with the service disconnect
INCLUDING THE NEW BATTERY MUST BE
switch “OFF” at the dealership. You must charge
BALANCED TO “TOP OF CHARGE” WITH THE
the battery pack every 30 days (per the Warranty
SMART DPI CHARGERS.
Policy and Procedure Manual), even if the service
disconnect switch is “OFF”, while the vehicle is at
the dealership.
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