Cart-Tek GRI-1500Li User manual

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User Manual -GRI-1500Li
Your CartTek caddy cart was thoroughly quality control checked before
being shipped to your address. We do everything possible to insure that
your caddy is in perfect working order upon arrival. Should you have
any issues or questions about the performance of your caddy, please
contact us at [email protected] or 888-245-7835.

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INTRODUCTION......................................................... 3
QUICK TIP.................................................................... 4
BASIC SET-UP ............................................................. 4
PRECAUTIONS............................................................ 6
BATTERY MAINTENANCE....................................... 8
TURNING ON YOUR GRI-1500 LI .......................... 9
MANUAL MODE........................................................10
REMOTE TRANSMITTER.......................................10
REMOTE CONTROL MODE ....................................12
PROGRAMMING YOUR CADDY ............................13
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE................................16
FOR WARRANTY, SPARE PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES:...........................................................21

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the CartTek GRI-1500 LI golf caddy.
Please read this manual carefully before use. After unpacking
please keep the carton and all internal sections in safe storage.
In the unlikely possibility that you need to return the whole
unit due to a defective component, you will need to repack the
unit in the original manner to ensure safe and secure transit.
Check that all components are included in the package –
Main Caddy frame
Transmitter
Drive wheels
Anti-tip wheel
Li Battery in a Nylon Battery Bag
Battery charger
Accessories
User Manual
USB Cable
Contents of this manual cover assembly from the delivery
carton –operating instructions–maintenance –and
troubleshooting. Please note that our design and
manufacturing policy is aimed at continuous improvement, this
can result in changes without notice to the specifications
contained in our websites and in this manual. PLEASE READ
the entire manual.

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QUICK TIP
BASIC SET-UP
Remove all components from carton. Note any damage
with carrier.
Install the two large drive wheels. The wheels are
unidirectional. Make sure that the wheel release button
locking mechanism is above of the axle. Depress knob on
the inside wheel hub and slide wheel onto axle. Fully
insert wheel onto drive collar, with the four pins fully
engaged. (For “free wheel” mode depress and pull wheel
out ¼ of an inch, releasing pins and making sure wheels
snaps into groove on axle.)
After unpacking the caddy and while reading this manual, place
the battery on charger while you assemble the unit. Plug battery
into charger and charger into power source. The battery may be
delivered with a charge but should be placed on the charger
before using for the first time to ensure full charge of battery.

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Install rear anti-tip wheel. Under axle pull out the anti-tip
wheel lock pin and slide anti-tip wheel in frame until
locked.
Lift handle from lower caddy frame. You may need to
lightly hold down lower frame with your foot.
Lift upper handle and extend handle fully to desired
position. Lock into position with black locking knob.
Place battery in tray. Insert battery cable into caddy,
making sure to align pins. Depress silver spring lock
before removing cable.
Load golf bag onto caddy. Balance weight of golf bag
equally “side to side. Secure golf bag with bungees.
Securing your golf bag on the cart locks the cart in the
“open” position. It is important that both top and bottom
bag straps are tight and your bag is firmly secured in the
bag rests.
Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Turn
on the remote control. The on off switch is on the
backside of the remote control. Notice the antenna on the
remote. It is optional to pull out. Pull out if needed for
longer range.
Place the USB cable that comes with your caddy in a
secure location. It is only used if you need to “pair” a new
remote to your caddy. Your remote is already matched
and paired to your caddy.

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PRECAUTIONS
GRI-1500 Li Important Customer Care Information
1) A normal cart bag will result in best caddy performance,
where lightweight stand or carry bags may not work well for
you. For best performance heavy cart bags are preferred. If
you use a carry bag or stand bag you will definitely need to
add weight. (See # 5 below)
2) Consider the all-around weight distribution of your golf
bag. Ensure the bag is balanced evenly side-to-side. Uneven
weight distribution may lead to “tracking errors” i.e. too
much weight on the right side will cause caddy to veer to
the left.
3) The front wheel must stay grounded during play. The only
exception is on steep inclines. Your GRI-1500 LI should
only tip onto the rear wheel when on extreme inclines
(Over 25 degree inclines).
4) On steep inclines if the front wheel does come off the
ground use manual mode to guide the caddy. Avoid
steering the caddy with the remote if the front wheel is off
the ground. Using the remote in this situation can lead to
gearbox damage.
5) If you are having issues keeping the front wheel down on
the ground, consider adding a water bottle of sand inside a
low pouch in your golf bag to increase the weight over the
front wheel. Equally distribute the weight, use the center
pouch or equal weight added to each side pocket.
6) Do not pull the cart backwards while riding in a power cart.

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7) IMPORTANT TIP. Do not use the parking brake button when
going down steep inclines. For best control of caddy, use the
reverse arrow to decrease speed. If you need to stop your
caddy on the incline turn the caddy perpendicular (across)
the hill and hit the coast button and then the parking brake
button.
8) Periodically spray the front wheel bearings with WD-40.
9) Do keep a set of fresh unopened AAA batteries in your golf
bag for your remote. Replace remote batteries if you
experience missed commands.

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Before using your cart for the first time you will need to
charge the 24 Volt caddy battery. Charge until the
charger light indicates a full charge.
Unplug battery from caddy when not in use.
Always recharge battery after use. Never leave the
battery in an uncharged state. Even if you only play 9
holes, charge the battery after use.
The LED on the charger will be solid orange when
charging. Following the complete charging cycle, the LED
is solid green.
During periods of inactivity, charge your battery every 12
weeks. Do not leave the charger connected to the battery
for more than 1-2 days. Disconnect the battery once
charged.
Frequently inspect the round battery plug. Ensure that
the round plug is screwed tightly.
Tight XLR PLUG
Loose XLR PLUG

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TURNING ON YOUR GRI-1500 LI
Place your battery into the battery tray and plug battery cable
into caddy. Always press the silver spring lock on battery cable
when inserting and removing battery cable from caddy. If
round plug at the end of the cable becomes loose, retighten.
When you first connect the battery to the caddy, the BLUE LED
on the handle will slowly flash. This is “Standby” mode. Push
and hold the button on the end of the handle until the BLUE
LED is solid.

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MANUAL MODE
Turn speed dial back to zero –counter clockwise.
Push the on/off button on the end of the handle for one
second.
Rotate speed dial clockwise to increase the speed of
caddy.
Rotate speed dial counter-clockwise to slow/ stop caddy’s
motion.
In manual mode there are three ways to stop your caddy.
Turn the speed dial to the rear counter clockwise
back to zero.
Push the on/off button on the end of the handle.
Push the coast button on the remote control.
To resume use in manual mode, turn the speed dial back
to zero and then push on/off button and turn speed dial
clockwise to the desired speed.
REMOTE TRANSMITTER
The transmitter has a small on/off switch on the backside.
To save battery life, turn off the remote control
transmitter when not in use.
Pull out antenna on remote if needed for longer range.
If your caddy misses signals replace batteries. Replace
with AAA batteries. Do not use “rechargeable”
batteries. They do not have sufficient voltage to send a
strong signal.

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Forward: Moves caddy
forward and increases
speed with each push.
Reverse: When
caddy is stopped it
moves caddy in
reverse. Each
additional push
increases the speed
in reverse. When
caddy is moving
forward, hitting the
reverse slows the
caddy down.
Parking Brake: The red
button in the middle of the
directional controls is an
electronic parking brake. On
inclines park your caddy across
/ perpendicular to hill.
Left & Right Arrows: Turns
caddy to the left or right.
Program/Coast Button:
This button performs two
functions. 1) A single quick
push allows the caddy to coast
to a stop. No brakes are
applied, all power to motors is
suspended. This is the
preferred way to stop your
caddy. 2) When caddy is
stopped a quick push and hold
will move caddy forward and
put into program mode. See
programing options below.
Speed Settings: Preset
buttons for specific speeds.
1 is the slowest, 4 is the
highest. See programing to
change speed settings.
Pull Out Antenna

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REMOTE CONTROL MODE
When the BLUE LED on the caddy is solid and the caddy is
stationary, your caddy is ready for remote control
transmission.
Turn on the remote.
Push the forward or reverse buttons to move the caddy.
By pressing and holding Left or Right turn, the caddy will
turn “upon” itself.
While caddy is moving forward, a quick push of left or
right arrow button will adjust the caddy’s direction.
To increase the speed. Press forward button. To decrease
speed, press the reverse button.
To stop the caddy on level ground, use the Coast Button.
To stop the caddy on an incline turn caddy across the hill,
hit the coast button and then hit the parking brake.
The range of the transmitter is 50 –100 yards depending
on environmental conditions. The caddy cart will shut
down when it is outside of the remote transmitters range.
We recommend you operate your caddy within 20-30
yards for best control.
For your protection the caddy has a 60 second timer. To
prevent the caddy from stopping, create the habit of re-
tapping your last command every 40 to 55 seconds. Any
button press will restart the timer and prevent the caddy
from stopping. (Generally just give the forward button a
quick tap). If the remote is not pressed within 60 seconds
it will stop. Simply press another button on the remote to
restart.

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QUICK TIP
PROGRAMMING YOUR CADDY
The caddy electronics may be customized for your personal
preferences. All programing customization is done via the
remote transmitter. Using “Program Mode” you can adjust the
electronics to:
Adjust Turning Force. Depending on your course, flatter
golf courses require less turning force that hilly or
undulated golf courses.
Tracking issues. If a caddy veers off to one side. Read all
tracking information under Precautions page 6 and
Trouble Shooting page 19 before using electronic tracking
adjustment.
Reset Caddy back to original Factory Settings. This is
useful if your caddy accidently gets programed or you
program it and you do not like the new settings.
For the instructions below that say “go into program mode”,
follow these instructions;
When first using your caddy, practice in a large open area.
Take the time to practice the difference between a single
touch of a key and a prolonged push especially with left and
right functions. Also get comfortable with the coast and
parking brake buttons. Practice turning the caddy
perpendicular to hills when parking on an incline.

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On the remote transmitter, “Press the parking brake button.
Next press and quickly release the Coast/Program Button and
then quickly press and hold the Coast/Program Button again.
While still holding the program button, within a few seconds
the caddy will move forward at a slow speed.” If cart does not
move, repeat. Your caddy is not in program mode.
1. Store personal speeds on 1-4.
(NO need to go into program mode.)
Using the forward and reverse arrow keys on the
remote adjust caddy to your preferred walking pace.
Press and hold one of the speed control buttons 1-4
while caddy is traveling at your new desired speed.
Button is now set to new speed.
2. Adjust turning force. You can increase or decrease the
speed at which the caddy turns.
Go into Program Mode.
Press the reverse button to stop the caddy.
To increase the turning power, press the forward
button. To test the adjustment press the left or right
turn buttons
To decrease the turning power, press the reverse
button. Test as above.
To save your setting, press the Parking Brake
Button.
3. Adjust Tracking i.e. Caddy trails off to one side or the
other on flat ground.
Electronically adjust tracking only after adjusting bag
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in the troubleshooting section, “my caddy does not track in
a straight line” later in this manual).
Go into Program Mode.
To adjust the caddy to the left, press left button
once. Or to adjust the caddy to the right press the
right button once. Two button presses adjusts the
tracking about one foot to either side in a 25-foot
run.
To save the setting, push the Parking Brake button.
Test the caddy to see if you need further adjustment.
Repeat as needed.
4. Return all Programing back to Original Factory
Settings.
Go into Program Mode.
Press the reverse button to stop the caddy.
Press 1,3,4,2 then the parking brake button. Your
caddy should be at factory settings.
5. Matching a “New Remote Transmitter” to your caddy.
Should you need to replace your remote transmitter, you
will need to pair (match) it to your GRI-1500 LI. (NO
need to go into program mode.)
NOTE: The USB port is located slightly above the handle-
locking knob. It provides a less than 2 amp charging port.
Some devices may be able to use it.
With the caddy on (solid BLUE LED), plug the USB
cable into the USB port on the handle. Plug the
other end of the cable into the port on the remote
transmitter.
The LED on your remote should be slowly flashing.

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Press and hold the On/off button on the caddy. The
remote transmitter LED will start rapid flashing.
After one round of rapid flashing release the on/off
button.
Disconnect the USB cable and press the “Parking
Brake” button on the remote.
Press the On/Off switch to get solid BLUE LED on
caddy.
Test all remote buttons.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
My caddy will not show any indicator LED on the caddy handle.
1. Ensure Caddy Battery is plugged into the Caddy
receptacle.
2. Have a full charge on Caddy Battery. 3-6 hours, and
battery charger should show green.
3. If problem persists, call Cart-Tek for Technical Support.
My caddy will not show a solid BLUE indicator LED on the caddy
handle.
1. Make sure you can get a flashing BLUE indicator LED first.
2. Press and hold the On/off button for 3 seconds
3. If problem persists, call Cart Tek for Technical Support.
My caddy is turned on (solid BLUE LED), but my remote will not
work.
1. Make sure the on/off switch is in the on position on the
remote control transmitter.
2. Try restarting the caddy by disconnecting the battery for
5 seconds, then powering the caddy back on. Test remote
again.

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3. Ensure that the remote has a flashing red LED when
pressing a function button. If not, replace batteries in
remote.
4. Pair remote transmitter to caddy cart receiver by using
the supplied USB cord. Follow the directions in the
manual, or check our video
5. If problem persists, call Cart Tek for Technical Support.
My caddy Battery Charger isn't switching over from Orange to
Green.
1. Verify Charger has green ready light before plugging in
battery. If it does not call Cart Tek.
2. Ensure both the Caddy Battery and wall charger are fully
plugged in.
3. If problems persist, call Cart Tek for Technical Support.
My caddy will not make 18 holes.
1. Verify that your charger is flipping over to green.
2. If problem persists, call Cart Tek for Technical Support.
My caddy has erratic steering (i.e. Spins to the right/left, goes
forward/backwards when pressing right/left).
1. Ensure both wheels are fully engaged into the drive
collars located on the axles.
2. If problem persists, call CartTek for Technical Support or
replacement parts.
My caddy does not track in a straight line.
1. Balance golf bag evenly on your caddy side to side.
2. Ensure both wheels are fully engaged into the drive
collars located on the axles.

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3. Reset your caddy to factory settings by following the
instructions in the manual or check out our video
reprogram your GRI-1500 Li remote.
4. If caddy still does not go in a straight line, manually
adjust tracking on the front wheel.
All caddy carts are tested to see how they track for
straightness without a bag. First, double check how
your caddy tracks without a bag. Use this as a guide
for testing with the bag. If your caddy is going off
track more than 3 feet within 20 yards, the easiest first
thing to do is to check the weight distribution of your
bag. How is it sitting on the caddy, is it sitting evenly
with the weight evenly distributed between left and
right sides? If the weight distribution does not solve
your issue, you may need to fine-tune the tracking by
adjusting the front wheel axle. To fine-tune the front
wheel axle is to move the front wheel axle forward on
the side the caddy is tracking towards. Loosen both
ends of the axle cap nuts (A). If the cart tracks to the
left move the left side of the axle forward via the
adjustment nuts (B) Test the tracking after each
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B
A

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My caddy stops unexpectedly during a round.
1. The GRI-1500 Li is equipped with a 60 second timer that
stops the caddy if you do not press additional buttons
within that time period.
2. Check indicator LED's on end of caddy handle.
No light –Make sure you're battery is connected to the
caddy receptacle.
Rapid flashing BLUE LED is an overload high current
warning. Stop and Allow caddy to cool down. This can
be caused by too much weight on your caddy or trying
to climb too steep of hill.
Slow Flashing BLUE LED is low voltage warning. Stop,
do not use the battery, and recharge battery.
3. Ensure the AAA batteries in the transmitter are fresh.
4. Due to on board electronics, there might be
environmental interferences causing your caddy to stop.
These may include, but are not limited to: microwaves,
cell towers, high voltage electrical power lines, et cetera.
If the caddy always stops at the same place every time
you play then it is likely environmental interference.
My caddy stopped while I am on the golf course.
If your caddy experiences some kind of failure on the
course and you cannot get it running, you can put the caddy in
“free wheel” mode.
1. Press the blade on the inside wheel hub and pull
wheels out of drive collar and lock wheels into groove
on axle. Ensure that the wheel is locked onto the axle.
2. In free wheel mode you can pull the caddy backwards.
USE CAUTION: Wheels can disengage on sharp turns or
excessive speed when going backwards.