E-Z-GO Shuttle 22 TXT - Electric Owner Manual - Page 34

OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BEFORE INITIAL USE Read and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle and its equipment as well as how to use it safely. Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent on the operator. Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of the lead acid battery charging process. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive and could cause severe injury or death. Charging must take place in an area that is adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour). To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death, never smoke around or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or electrical equipment that could cause an electrical arc. Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed (Ref. Fig. 2). The vehicle batteries must be fully charged before initial use. Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. Determine and record the braking distance required to stop the vehicle for future brake performance tests. Remove the protective clear plastic from the seat bottom and back rest before placing the vehicle in service. ITEM Batteries Seats Brakes Tires Portable Charger SERVICE OPERATION Charge batteries Remove protective plastic covering Check operation Establish acceptable stopping distance Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS) Remove from vehicle and properly mount Fig. 2 Initial Service Chart PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION DANGER Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power cord to an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. A grounded outlet is required to reduce risk of electric shock - do not use ground adapters or modify plug. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal. Disconnect the DC supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery while charging. Do not open or disassemble charger. Do not operate charger if the AC supply cord is damaged or if the charger has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way - refer all repair work to qualified personnel. Not for use by children. Use charger ONLY on 48 volt battery systems. Other usage may cause personal injury and damage. Lead acid batteries may generate explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from batteries. Provide adequate ventilation during charging. Never charge a frozen battery. Study all battery manufacturers' specific precautions such as recommended rates of charge and removing or not removing cell caps while charging. Page 28 Owner's Guide