Links Series Model 26610
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User’s Manual
3. BATTERY WARNING LIGHT
The vehicle features a dash mounted warning light (above the steering column) that, when the vehicle is in
operation, indicates low battery voltage or, when the vehicle is being charged, indicates a charging problem. The
battery warning light is controlled by the onboard computer.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Beginning with the 1998 model year, the onboard computer LED became part of the battery
warning light rather than being mounted in the computer itself, and the warning light lens color
changed from red to amber.
When the batteries receive an incomplete charge because 1) the DC power cord is disconnected, 2) AC power to
charger is interrupted, 3) Automatic charger shut-off occurs after 16 hours of operation, or 4) Charger
malfunctions, the warning light will indicate as follows:
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The battery warning light will not illuminate if the charge is 90% or more complete. The onboard
computer will retain in memory the amount of charge needed to replenish the batteries and will
complete the charge during the next charge cycle.
•
When the charger DC cord is unplugged during a charge cycle, the battery warning light will illuminate
and remain illuminated for 10 seconds if the charge is less than 90% complete but the vehicle has
enough power for 60 minutes of operation. This will alert the fleet operator that the vehicle may be
used, but that it must be charged to completion as soon as possible.
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The battery warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, at 4 second intervals, if the charger
times out at 16 hours and the batteries are not sufficiently charged. This indicates an abnormal charge
cycle. The charger and batteries should be checked by your distributor/dealer.
•
The battery warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, at 4 second intervals, during a
charge cycle (with the DC plug still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted. The light will
go out when AC power is restored.
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When paired with version 3.0 or later onboard computers, the battery warning light will flash quickly,
after inserting the DC plug, indicating the charger’s voltage suppressor has failed closed.
4. RECEIVING THE CHARGER
Unpack the charger and examine it for shipping damage. In the event that shipping damage is found, report it as
a claim with the freight company.
5. STORAGE
When the charger is stored prior to being installed and powered up, it must be stored indoors in a clean and dry
environment where the temperatures will remain within the range of -40 °F to 150 °F (-40 °C to 65 °C). The
charger should be stored upright in the shipping carton that it was shipped in. This will help protect the charger
from dust and abrasion. It should be stored in an area where it is not likely to be damaged. Do not stack anything
on top of the charger.
6. LOCATION AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE CHARGER ON OR NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. IF SHELF
MOUNTING, POSITION THE CHARGER ON A FOUNDATION OF STONE, BRICK, CONCRETE OR
GROUNDED METAL.
WARNING: CHARGERS CAN IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. DO NOT USE NEAR
FUELS, GRAIN DUST, SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR OTHER FLAMMABLES.
WARNING: REPLACE WORN, DAMAGED, OR CUT ELECTRICAL CORDS AND PLUGS IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: KEEP DRY; DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR SPRAY. FOR STORAGE, KEEP CHARGER IN A
BUILDING.
