Links Series Model 26610
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User’s Manual
11. TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
CAUTION: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE CHARGER. TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
WHEN SERVICE OR REPAIR IS REQUIRED. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT BOTH THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD AND THE OUTPUT CORD BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE CHARGER IF IT IS MALFUNCTIONING. PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
The charger was fully tested before leaving the factory. It was delivered ready to charge. If properly installed, the
charger should require very little attention. If improper charger operation occurs, it will require repair by a
qualified service technician.
Read DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTIONS beginning on page 3.
It is common practice for technicians to check the condition of a set of batteries after they have been charged to
ensure they have received a complete charge before the vehicle is used. With IQ System, PowerDrive®,
PowerDrive® Plus and Excel System vehicles, this is not necessary; the onboard computer controls and monitors
the charge cycle. If any problem occurs during a charge cycle, the battery warning light, located above the
steering column in the center dash panel, will illuminate intermittently.
If the battery warning light is illuminated after a charge cycle, refer to the Battery Warning Light Section. If a
problem is found, correct it and then charge the vehicle. Normal voltage near the end of a charge cycle should be
approximately 59 to 64 volts.
11.1 Re-Starting a Charge Cycle While Troubleshooting
1. Disconnect the DC plug from the vehicle charger receptacle.
2. Wait 20 seconds, and then reconnect the DC cord to the vehicle receptacle. See following NOTE.
NOTE:
The charger will not operate unless a delay of approximately 20 seconds is observed.
3. Monitor the ammeter for the charge rate. If the vehicle has not been driven since the last charge cycle
and the batteries are fully charged, the onboard computer will not perform a self-diagnostic test. The
charge cycle will begin and the ammeter will not drop to zero. If the vehicle has been driven, even if only
a few feet, the onboard computer will perform the self-diagnostic test; the ammeter will drop to zero for 2
to 3 seconds before the charge cycle continues. If the batteries are close to being fully charged, the
charge cycle will begin and the charge current will begin to taper within a few minutes.
