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MAINTENANCE Batteries Battery Charging When not in use, park the vehicle and connect the battery charger. The vehicle's charging cord is located inside the glove box. WARNING! Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging batteries can result in an explosion. Hydrogen gas is emitted during charging and will rise and accumulate at the ceiling. Always ensure a minimum of five (5) air changes per hour in the charging area. Never charge the batteries in an area subject to a flame or spark, including areas containing gas or propane water heaters and furnaces. Do not smoke in the charging area. Charging Cord Always follow these precautions when charging the batteries: 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Make sure the charging area is well ventilated. 3. Make sure the key is off. 4. Open the hood and any door enclosures or zippers. 5. Always use a extension cord with a minimum rating of 20 amps. 6. Inspect the charging cord and extension cord for cracks, loose connections and frayed wiring. Replace any damaged components promptly. 7. Always connect the vehicle charger to the extension cord first, then plug the cord into a wall receptacle. 8. Make sure the charger uses a dedicated circuit to prevent overloading. If charging multiple vehicles, each vehicle should use a dedicated circuit. Tip: After the batteries have fully recharged, the battery charger will automatically cycle in and out of the trickle charge mode to maintain the charge. 9. When disconnecting the charger, always disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle first, then disconnect the cord from the vehicle's charging cord. 72

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MAINTENANCE
Batteries
Battery Charging
When not in use, park the vehicle
and connect the battery charger.
The vehicle’s charging cord is
located inside the glove box.
WARNING!
Failure to provide
adequate ventilation while charging
batteries can result in an explosion.
Hydrogen gas is emitted during
charging and will rise and accumulate
at the ceiling. Always ensure a
minimum of five (5) air changes per
hour in the charging area. Never
charge the batteries in an area subject
to a flame or spark, including areas
containing gas or propane water
heaters and furnaces. Do not smoke
in the charging area.
Always follow these precautions when charging the batteries:
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Make sure the charging area is well ventilated.
3.
Make sure the key is off.
4.
Open the hood and any door enclosures or zippers.
5.
Always use a extension cord with a minimum rating of 20 amps.
6.
Inspect the charging cord and extension cord for cracks, loose con-
nections and frayed wiring. Replace any damaged components
promptly.
7.
Always connect the vehicle charger to the extension cord first, then
plug the cord into a wall receptacle.
8.
Make sure the charger uses a dedicated circuit to prevent overload-
ing. If charging multiple vehicles, each vehicle should use a dedi-
cated circuit.
Tip:
After the batteries have fully recharged, the battery charger will automati-
cally cycle in and out of the trickle charge mode to maintain the charge.
9.
When disconnecting the charger, always disconnect the extension
cord from the wall receptacle first, then disconnect the cord from
the vehicle’s charging cord.
Charging Cord