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BATTERIES
Battery Break-in Procedures
Brand new batteries are approximately 70 to 75% charged so once they are installed (correctly) the 1st 10 to 12
complete charge/discharge cycles are as follows:
1.
Plug charger in and leave it alone until charger shuts off by itself then drive cart to about 50% battery life
and plug back in and repeat charge cycle.
2.
Very important you leave it charge until it’s completely done! This is what you want to do 10 to 12 times
......by the 12th time you’ll notice a difference in power/speed and runtime.
3.
That’s the break in period pretty simple wouldn’t you say..........while doing this keep an eye on water level
as I have seen it take 16 hours or better the 1st few times as they break in you’ll notice charge time gets less
also.
4.
After that the 2nd most important thing is maintaining the batteries........very critical you get into a routine
of spending a whole 20 minutes a few times a month to keep things in good/clean and tight condition to get
a lot more time out of your batteries.
.
Charging for Everyday use
All Modern Golf carts have automatic chargers that will shut off when the batteries are charged and will come
back on if the batteries drop to a low charge.
All Golf Cart batteries are Deep Cycle lead acid batteries. All Lead Acid batteries WILL discharge on their own
over time.
It is important to keep your batteries charged. A golf cart that has seen extended use (batteries used to half
charge) and then left to sit for weeks or months with out re-charging can permanently damager your batteries
as lead acid batteries will self discharge. Lead Acid batteries discharge even faster in cold weather during the
winter months so it’s important to keep your cart on the charger during the winter.
USE the rule that I like call “P and P” When Parked keep it Plugged-In. Do not leave your cart off of the charger
for long periods. For example if you cart is fully charged, and you drive to Target and back, plug it right back in
when you get home. Keep in mind the more discharged your batteries are, the longer they will take to charge.
Do not be surprised if they are charging for several hours (up to 16hrs). All charges should automatically shut
off, if it does not then there is a problem that needs to be serviced.
FACT CHECK! – Some people believe you should not charge your batteries all the time, this is WRONG. The
information below is taken directly from Club Car and EZ-GO Publications..
o
“As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging
and undercharging will normally be prevented….”**
o
“Batteries should be put on a charger even if they have been used for only a short period (9 holes of golf
or 10 Minutes). The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the
charger does seem to operate properly, of if the batteries seem week, seek a service professional. “**
** = taken from Club Car publications #102252002 and #101770101
o
BATTERY CHARGING
The Battery Charger is designed to fully charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled,
some automatic battery chargers contain an electronic module that may not activate and the battery
charger will not function. Automatic chargers will determine the correct duration of the charge of the
battery set and will shut off when the battery set is fully charged. ***
*** = taken from EZ-Go publication #28645-G01-GB
.
STOP!!! – Deep Discharge
Never discharge a cart’s batteries to the point that the vehicle will no longer run. This will shorten the life cycle
of the batteries considerably, and may permanently damage the batteries. It is possible that the batteries will
not accept a recharge if they are completely discharged. The deep the discharge, the harder it is on the
batteries. ****
**** = taken from Club Car publications #102252002 and #101770101
.
Finally – Water them…….
Batteries need to maintain their water level to continue to operate at their optimum performance, running
batteries low on water can shorten their life and permanently damage them.
o
Check the water level at a minimum of every other month!
o
Always keep the water at ¼” to ½” above the lead metal plates.
o
ONLY use distilled water. Never use Tap water, it has chemicals that can hurt the batteries.
o
Batteries excessively low on water can over heat during a charging cycle and start a fire!
o
Batteries produce a gas (hydrogen) when charging, some gurgling or bubbling is normal.
BATTERIES
Battery Break-in Procedures
Brand new batteries are approximately 70 to 75% charged so once they are installed (correctly) the 1st 10 to 12
complete charge/discharge cycles are as follows:
1.
Plug charger in and leave it alone until charger shuts off by itself then drive cart to about 50% battery life
and plug back in and repeat charge cycle.
2.
Very important you leave it charge until it’s completely done! This is what you want to do 10 to 12 times
......by the 12th time you’ll notice a difference in power/speed and runtime.
3.
That’s the break in period pretty simple wouldn’t you say..........while doing this keep an eye on water level
as I have seen it take 16 hours or better the 1st few times as they break in you’ll notice charge time gets less
also.
4.
After that the 2nd most important thing is maintaining the batteries........very critical you get into a routine
of spending a whole 20 minutes a few times a month to keep things in good/clean and tight condition to get
a lot more time out of your batteries.
.
Charging for Everyday use
All Modern Golf carts have automatic chargers that will shut off when the batteries are charged and will come
back on if the batteries drop to a low charge.
All Golf Cart batteries are Deep Cycle lead acid batteries. All Lead Acid batteries WILL discharge on their own
over time.
It is important to keep your batteries charged. A golf cart that has seen extended use (batteries used to half
charge) and then left to sit for weeks or months with out re-charging can permanently damager your batteries
as lead acid batteries will self discharge. Lead Acid batteries discharge even faster in cold weather during the
winter months so it’s important to keep your cart on the charger during the winter.
USE the rule that I like call “P and P” When Parked keep it Plugged-In. Do not leave your cart off of the charger
for long periods. For example if you cart is fully charged, and you drive to Target and back, plug it right back in
when you get home. Keep in mind the more discharged your batteries are, the longer they will take to charge.
Do not be surprised if they are charging for several hours (up to 16hrs). All charges should automatically shut
off, if it does not then there is a problem that needs to be serviced.
FACT CHECK! – Some people believe you should not charge your batteries all the time, this is WRONG. The
information below is taken directly from Club Car and EZ-GO Publications..
o
“As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging
and undercharging will normally be prevented….”**
o
“Batteries should be put on a charger even if they have been used for only a short period (9 holes of golf
or 10 Minutes). The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the
charger does seem to operate properly, of if the batteries seem week, seek a service professional. “**
** = taken from Club Car publications #102252002 and #101770101
o
BATTERY CHARGING
The Battery Charger is designed to fully charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled,
some automatic battery chargers contain an electronic module that may not activate and the battery
charger will not function. Automatic chargers will determine the correct duration of the charge of the
battery set and will shut off when the battery set is fully charged. ***
*** = taken from EZ-Go publication #28645-G01-GB
.
STOP!!! – Deep Discharge
Never discharge a cart’s batteries to the point that the vehicle will no longer run. This will shorten the life cycle
of the batteries considerably, and may permanently damage the batteries. It is possible that the batteries will
not accept a recharge if they are completely discharged. The deep the discharge, the harder it is on the
batteries. ****
**** = taken from Club Car publications #102252002 and #101770101
.
Finally – Water them…….
Batteries need to maintain their water level to continue to operate at their optimum performance, running
batteries low on water can shorten their life and permanently damage them.
o
Check the water level at a minimum of every other month!
o
Always keep the water at ¼” to ½” above the lead metal plates.
o
ONLY use distilled water. Never use Tap water, it has chemicals that can hurt the batteries.
o
Batteries excessively low on water can over heat during a charging cycle and start a fire!
o
Batteries produce a gas (hydrogen) when charging, some gurgling or bubbling is normal.
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