ACG T SPORT NEV 2012 User manual

2012-01-NEV
2012
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
CHARGING PROCEDURE
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GENERAL WARNINGS
1) This “Charging Procedure Manual” should be read completely before
attempting to charge or service the vehicle. Failure to follo the instructions in
this manual could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
2) When charging the vehicle, be sure that the “Key Switch” is in the “OFF”
position.
3) If the key is left in the “ON“ position, it may damage the charger or the vehicle.
4) Your vehicle is equipped ith an on-board UL- listed charger. When charging
your vehicle, please be sure to use a proper, grounded cord to provide po er to
the charger. (see Table T, Page 6 for details)
5) Please be sure to raise the hood of the vehicle to allo ventilation of the
charger so that it does not overheat.
Please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual” for further detailed infor ation
about your vehicle.
6) When stopping and leaving the vehicle:
a) Make sure vehicle has come to a complete stop.
b) S itch the “Direction Control Switch” to the central “Neutral” position N.
c) Fully engage parking brake.
d) Turn the “Key Switch” counter-clock ise to “OFF” position (vertical).
e) Remove the key.
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VEHICLE CHARGING
Follow the recommended “step-by-step” procedure below to re-charge the vehicle.
MAIN KEY SWITCH
Turn the ke switch located to the right of the Steering Column counter-clockwise to the
“OFF” position (vertical).
(As Shown in Picture below)
The “Key Switch” is mou ted o the dash to the right of the steeri g colum .
It has two positio s:
1. OFF position- “OFF” There is o power to vehicle. (Key is Vertical as shown above)
2. ON position- vehicle is “ON” a d ca be drive . (Key is turned clockwise 45 degrees)
WARNING!
The Vehicle Power must be tur ed “OFF” before a d duri g the Chargi g
Cycle. Failure to do so may cause Vehicle damage.
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PARKING BRAKE
Full appl the parking brake b depressing the portion of the Brake Pedal (STOP) that
is labeled “PARK”.
Verify that the Brake Pedal is i locked (PARK) positio a d the vehicle is statio ary.
WARNING!
The “Park Brake” will release auto atically when either the “Accelerator
Pedal” or “Brake Pedal” is depressed. The park brake has ultiple locking
positions and should be fir ly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle
fro rolling.
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Direction Control Switch
The “Direction Control Switch” is a 3 positio “rocker” switch that is located o the vehicle
dash pa el to the right of the vehicle ce ter a d to the right of the “ ights Switch”. The switch
is labeled “Direction”.
There are three (3) disti ct positio s: D, N a d R a d so i dicated o label to the Right of the
switch.
S itch the “Direction Control Switch” to the central “Neutral” position N.
(Direction Switch shown in ”Neutral” position)
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AC Cord
a.) Plug the AC Extension Cord into the vehicle charging inlet socket located at the
center of the vehicle under the Front seats.
CAUTION:
AC Exte sio Cord must be of suitable le gth a d proper AWG.
(See Table T on Page 6 for proper AWG wire size)
Plug the other end of the AC Extension Cord into 120V AC 3-conductor (Grounded)
120V AC household socket that is fused at a minimum of 15 Amp; 20 Amp circuit is
preferable if available. (or optionally see item “b” on next page)
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b.) Plug the other e d of the exte sio cord i to fro t of the Kill-A-Watt Meter
c.) Plug the Kill-A-Watt Meter i to 120V AC household socket that is fused at a mi imum of
15 Amp; 20 Amp circuit is preferable if available.
d.) AVOID co ecti g a y other device or applia ce i to the same 15A/20A circuit or the
circuit may become overloaded, which will result i trippi g of the circuit breaker.
Kill-A-Watt Meter – if you use this optio al device to mo itor chargi g refer to Page 11 for
operati g i structio s.
Table T (AWG extension cable selection)
Extension Cable Length Minimum AWG rating (Wire Size)
100 Feet 10 - AWG
50 Feet 12 - AWG
25 Feet 14 - AWG
12 Feet 14 - AWG
6 Feet 16 - AWG
3 Feet 16 - AWG
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48 V SYSTEM CHARGER (TRACTION Batteries)
a.) Lift the Front Bench seat b grabbing either Right or Left handlebar at the top as
shown below and indicated b  .
b.) The Seat will rotate on the hinge that is installed at the Front of the seat cushion.
c.) Traction Batteries, Brake Fluid Reservoir and the On-board Charger are located
under the seat. (as shown in photo on next page)
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Check the Charger LED displa
a.) verif that the charger ON telltale LED (~) on the Charger is lighted.
 Co ditio YELLOW = ON
b.) verif that one of the charger charge rate telltale LEDs ( I – IIIIII ) on the
Charger is lighted
 Co ditio YELLOW = ON = OK/Chargi g
 Co ditio YELLOW = FLASHING = OK/Chargi g at reduced rate
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Charger ON
(Start of Charge)
NOTE:
If the Traction Batter is full depleted the 48 V SYSTEM CHARGER will
remain in the Minimum Charge rate mode (Yellow LED I Lighted) for several
minutes, if the Traction Batter is not full depleted, the Charger will
automaticall switch to the Maximum Charge Rate Mode (Yellow LED IIIIII
lighted) in just few seconds.
Charger ON
(Max rate of Charge)
As chargi g progresses the Charge Algorithm reduces the charge rate either due
to state of battery charge or due to excessive i ter al charger temperature.
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