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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicles
Each electric vehicle is supplied with a fully automatic battery charger as standard equipment AC cord to each charger
is to be connected to a source capable of supplying 15 amperes minimum per charger.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the battery charger must be grounded. The charger is equipped with an AC electric
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding type plug. The AC plug must be connected to an
appropriate receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all
local codes and ordinances. See the owner’s manual supplied with the charger for specific operating instructions
before using the charger.
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, use a
three-conductor no. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14 SWG (British Standard Wire Gauge), heavy-duty cord
with ground, properly wired and in good electrical condition. Keep it as short as possible (no more than 12 feet (3.7
m)). Place all cords so they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to damage or stress.
Ensure that the charger ventilation slots are unobstructed and that there is adequate ventilation.
CHARGING BATTERIES
WARNING
• Be sure all wire connections at the receptacle and the fuse link are clean and tight.
• Do not rock or bend the plug. To connect the charger plug to the vehicle receptacle, grasp the plug
handle and push the plug straight into the receptacle (Figure 21).
• Do not pull on the DC cord (Figure 22). Do not twist, rock or bend the plug. To disconnect the charger
plug from the vehicle receptacle, grasp the plug by the handle and pull the plug straight out of the
receptacle.
• Do not connect a charger to the receptacle if the charger cord, plug, or the vehicle receptacle is
broken, damaged in any manner, or does not make a good electrical connection. Fire or personal
injury can result. Have it replaced by a qualified service person immediately.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the charger cord, the plug, and (or)
the vehicle receptacle.
• Do not use a charger if:
– The plug is too loose or does not make a good connection.
– The plug and receptacle feel hotter than normal during charge.
– The plug pins or receptacle contacts are bent or corroded.
– The plug, receptacle, or cords are cut, worn, have any exposed wires or are damaged in any way.
• Using the charger with any of the above symptoms could result in a fire, property damage, personal
injury, or death.
NOTE: When temperatures fall below 65 °F (18.3 °C), batteries charged in unheated areas should be placed on
charge as soon as possible after use. Batteries are warmest immediately after use, and cold batteries
require more time to fully charge.
Insert the charger DC plug into the vehicle receptacle. The charger will turn on two to ten seconds later (Figure 21).
When inserting the DC plug, align the raised guide on the plug with the guide slot in the receptacle and push
straight in slowly.
Husqvarna battery chargers interact with the vehicle onboard computer. The computer records the amount of energy
consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged in, the vehicle’s control circuit is locked out, preventing
operation of the vehicle as well as the possibility of consequent damage to the charger and the vehicle.
Once the lockout is actuated, the charger turns on. The onboard computer then records the amount of energy being
returned to the batteries. When the optimum amount of energy needed to replenish the batteries is returned, the
charger will shut off. The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is disconnected from the vehicle.
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