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Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual
Lithium
BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE ______________________________
The charger should be operated in accordance with the charger manufacturer’s instructions. Never charge batteries in a
hazardous environment.
Risk of electric shock. Connect the charger power cord to an outlet that is correctly
installed and connected to an electrical ground according to all codes and regulations. A
grounded outlet is necessary to decrease the risk of electric shock-do not use ground
adapters or replace the plug. Do not touch parts of output connector or battery terminals
that do have insulation.
Disconnect the AC plug before you make or break the connections to a battery that is charging. Do not open or disas-
semble the charger. Do not operate the charger if the AC cord is damaged. Make sure qualified personnel does all repair
work to the charger.
Refer to the charger manufacturer’s User’s Guide for operating instructions, maintenance instructions and troubleshoot-
ing instructions.
The battery charger will test the temperature of the battery pack, if the temperature is too hot or too cold the charger will
shutdown. If the battery pack temperature is within the safe-to-charge range, the charger will operate.
Do not attempt to start the vehicle or charge the battery pack if the vehicle has been stored
at or below freezing temperatures.
NOTICE: Do not spray the battery module with water.
Do not charge the batteries if the is below -4° F(-20°C) or above 113°F (45°C).
Before connecting the battery charger:
• Park the vehicle, turn the key switch to OFF and remove the key.
• Inspect the charging receptacle for dirt or debris. Remove dirt or debris if found.
• Inspect the charger cords and plugs for cracks or damage. replace any damaged cords before use.
• Plug the charger into a receptacle on a dedicated circuit. Do not connect any other devices to the recepta-
cle.
• Connect the charger to the vehicle.
Battery Charging
The battery charger is designed to completely charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled the char-
ger will indicate a fault. The automatic charger determines the correct length of charge for the battery set and turns off
when the batteries are charged. Always refer to the instruction supplied with the charger.
AC Voltage
The battery charger output voltage is directly related to the input voltage. If the vehicle receives an incomplete charge in
an normally adequate time period, low AC voltage can be the cause. Consult an electrician if necessary.
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