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E-ride Industries 2011 EXV2 Owner's Manual

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    2011 model owners manual jan2011rev4.

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    Vehicle registration register your e-ride vehicle on-line at www.E-ride.Com . Click on warranty vehicle registration, fill out the form, and click on the submit button. If you have no access to the internet please contact the e-ride industries customer assistance center at 800-950-4351 to register. ...

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    E-ride industries page 1 table of contents heading page introduction 2 general specifications 5 lighting 11 driver controls 16 vehicle operation 35 maintenance 51 transporting the vehicle 72 customer assistance information 73 warranty information 75 vehicle options___________________________________...

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    E-ride industries page 2 section 1: introduction 1.1 a note to the customer thank you for purchasing your zero emission, battery powered neighborhood electric vehicle (nev) from e-ride industries . Customer satisfaction and safety are the primary concerns of e-ride industries . For this reason, it i...

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    E-ride industries page 3 1.2 about the manual this owner manual is designed to familiarize you with the safe and proper use of your new e-ride vehicle. It will help you learn about the features, controls, and operation of your new electric vehicle. It will also give you important information about m...

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    E-ride industries page 4 1.3 vehicle identification for both two and four passenger models, the vehicle identification number (vin) is found on the vin/certification label. This label is located on the base of the driver’s seat facing the door. The vin contains information such as the model year, ty...

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    E-ride industries page 5 section 2: general specifications specifications for: 2.1 e-ride industries flatbed utility vehicle (exv2) curb weight 1,855 pounds gvwr 3,000 pounds length 156 inches width 60 inches height 70 inches flatbed bed size 72 inches x 58 inches drive system voltage 72 volt.

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    E-ride industries page 6 batteries 8 volt lead acid – qty. 9 drive axle gear reduced direct drive motor 72 volt dc separately excited (optional 72 volt ac) top speed 25 miles per hour tires 14” street rated brakes hydraulic front disc and rear drum steering rack & pinion chassis riveted aluminum bum...

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    E-ride industries page 7 suspension independent front suspension, leaf spring solid axle in rear speed controller 72 volt with regenerative braking (optional 72 volt ac) charger 72 volt dc charger charge time 8 hours depending on discharge charging energy requirements 85-138 volts ac or 195-265 volt...

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    E-ride industries page 8 2.2 e-ride industries coach transportation vehicle (exv4) curb weight 1,855 pounds gvwr 3,000 pounds length 145 inches width 60 inches height 70 inches flatbed bed size 28 inches x 55 inches drive system voltage 72 volt batteries 8 volt lead acid – qty. 9 drive axle gear red...

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    E-ride industries page 9 motor 72 volt dc separately excited (optional 72 volt ac) top speed 25 miles per hour tires 14” street rated brakes hydraulic front disc and rear drum steering rack & pinion chassis riveted aluminum bumpers steel front and rear suspension independent front suspension, leaf s...

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    E-ride industries page 10 charger 72 volt dc charger charge time 8-12 hours depending on discharge charging energy requirements 85-138 volts ac or 195-265 volts ac max: 1800 watts continuous: 1440 watts single phase 45-65 hertz lights headlights w/bright, taillights, turn signals, hazard lights, and...

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    E-ride industries page 11 section 3: lighting 3.1 locations 3.1.1 headlights the headlights are found in the front of the vehicle mounted into the front of the hood. There are four total headlights that utilize a clear lens. The dim setting lights are the center two and the outer two lights are the ...

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    E-ride industries page 12 3.1.2 front parking lights/ turn signals these lights operate as both the front turn signals and the parking lights. They are located in the front of the vehicle mounted into the front of the hood. They are the rectangular amber colored lights located just below the headlig...

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    E-ride industries page 13 3.2 headlight bulb replacement 1. Make sure the lights switch and key switch have been turned off. 2. Remove cover from the light by taking off the four nuts. 3. Remove the wire connector from the headlight. 4. Turn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it straight out to rem...

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    E-ride industries page 14 3.3 taillight bulb replacement 1. Make sure the lights switch and key switch have been turned off. 2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise to release it from the housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 4. To put back together, go through steps 2 an...

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    E-ride industries page 15 3.4 flasher replacement 1. Make sure the lights switch and key switch have been turned off. 2. Remove the console and dash assemblies. The flasher is located on the firewall to the left of the wiper motor. 3. Remove it from its plug housing and replace. 4. To put back toget...

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    E-ride industries page 16 section 4: driver controls 4.1 digital dash display the digital dash display is the large flat screen monitor located in the center of the dash between the selector switch and the 12 volt accessory power outlet. This display shows multiple functions and includes all the das...

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    E-ride industries page 17 4.1.1 vehicle speed the display shows speed on a sweep dial of 0-35 miles per hour. It also displays below the sweep dial a digital reading of the speed. 4.1.2 battery discharge indicator (bdi) the display shows the state of charge on a bar graph of 0-100 percent. When batt...

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    E-ride industries page 18 4.1.3 odometer the display shows the total miles on the vehicle. The miles are not resettable. On the digital dash display, it is located at the bottom center of the screen. 4.1.4 hour meter the display shows the total hours the key has been turned on. On the digital dash d...

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    E-ride industries page 19 navigate to the clock setting feature and press the select button. Use the up and down buttons to change the hours, then press the select button. Use the up and down buttons to change the minutes and press the select button. Finally, press the up and down buttons to navigat...

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    E-ride industries page 20 4.1.9 battery water level indicator this illuminates when the battery water level is low. This is a warning that displays when the water level is low enough to cause battery damage. In the event that this light illuminates, fill the batteries with distilled water from the 2...

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    E-ride industries page 21 4.2 dash controls 4.2.1 ignition key switch the ignition switch is the chrome plated cylinder located on the dash to the right of the steering wheel and the left of the selector switch. Insert the ignition key and turn clockwise to power up the vehicle. 4.2.2 12 volt access...

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    E-ride industries page 22 4.2.3 direction selector switch this switch is the red rocker switch located on the dash to the right of the steering wheel and the left of the digital dash display. Press the top of the switch to move vehicle forward. Press the bottom of the switch to move vehicle in rever...

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    E-ride industries page 23 4.2.4 horn this switch is the round black button located to the left of the steering wheel and above the three switch block. Push the button in to sound the horn. The horn will sound as long as the button is held and stop when the button is released. 4.2.5 lights switch the...

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    E-ride industries page 24 4.2.6 bright switch the bright switch is a black rocker switch located in the three-switch block on the dash to the left side of the steering wheel. The bright switch is the center one in the block. This switch controls the bright headlights. Turn the bright headlights on b...

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    E-ride industries page 25 4.2.7 wiper switch the wiper switch is a black rocker switch located in the three-switch block on the dash to the left side of the steering wheel. The wiper switch is the right one in the block. This switch controls the front windshield wiper. Turn the wiper on by pressing ...

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    E-ride industries page 26 4.3.2 steering column tilt lever the steering column tilt lever is the shorter of the two on the left side of the steering column. Pull the lever toward you to release the tilt lock, adjust the column to the desired tilt and release the lever. Do not attempt to adjust the c...

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    E-ride industries page 27 4.4 under-dash controls 4.4.1 accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal is the foot pedal on the right. Depress it to accelerate the vehicle; release it to decelerate the vehicle. 4.4.2 brake pedal the brake pedal is the wider black pedal on the left. Depress the pedal to app...

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    E-ride industries page 28 4.4.3 parking brake the parking brake is the lever handle located to the right of the driver on top of the center battery tunnel. To engage the parking brake, pull the lever up toward yourself until it ratchets tight. To disengage, pull up slightly on the handle and push th...

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    E-ride industries page 29 4.5 driver comfort and visibility 4.5.1 seat position lever the driver and passenger seats are on tracks that can be adjusted forward and back. The adjustment lever is located at the front, just below each seat. To move the seat, pull the lever to the side and slide the sea...

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    E-ride industries page 30 4.5.2 side-view mirrors there are mirrors positioned on both the right and left side of the vehicle mounted on the door post (or the door if the vehicle is so equipped) and are adjusted manually. Your view should be adjusted so that the vehicle’s rear tires are just visible...

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    E-ride industries page 31 4.6 operator/ passenger restraint system 4.6.1 restraint operation research has proven that seat belts save lives. Wearing your seat belt properly can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a vehicle accident. Some of the most serious injuries happen when people are thrown f...

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    E-ride industries page 32 c. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. D. Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crush one another in an accident, causing injury. Never use a lap belt for more than one p...

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    E-ride industries page 33 4.6.2 restraint maintenance periodically check all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages to ensure they are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from w...

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    E-ride industries page 34 4.6.3 child restraints you are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the united states. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and weigh 40 lbs (18 kg) or less), you must put them in safety seats made ...

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    E-ride industries page 35 section 5: vehicle operation this vehicle contains a high voltage electrical system. If this vehicle is not used properly or serviced as stated in this manual, serious injury or death may result. Read this manual prior to charging or servicing this vehicle..

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    E-ride industries page 36 5.1 main disconnect switch the vehicle is equipped with a master disconnect switch that detaches the battery pack power from the rest of the vehicle systems. This switch is located at the front of the vehicle inside the front right wheel well. The switch is equipped with a ...

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    E-ride industries page 37 5.2 vehicle drive sequence the driving inputs should be done in the following sequence to engage the drive system properly: 1. Turn the key switch on. (make sure the main disconnect switch is on as well) 2. Depress the brake pedal 3. Release the parking brake. 4. Push the d...

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    E-ride industries page 38 5.3 vehicle drive characteristics/behaviors this is an electric vehicle and because of this fact it has a few characteristics to the drive system behavior that is different than a regular automobile. The following is a list of some of the behaviors that a normal automobile ...

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    E-ride industries page 39 5.4 charging this manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your battery charger. Before using a battery charger, read all of the instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and the vehicle itself. 5.4.1 operating procedure the ba...

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    E-ride industries page 40 warning: lead acid batteries generate gases which can be explosive. Charge the batteries only in well ventilated areas. Do not disconnect charger dc output terminals from battery when charger is on. The resulting arching and burning will damage the connectors and could caus...

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    E-ride industries page 41 operating instructions for on-board charger: 1. Connect the ac supply cord to the correct single phase outlet, located in the front bumper of the vehicle, with one of the proper voltages and frequencies as follows: 85-138 or 195-265 volts ac max: 1800 watts continuous: 1440...

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    E-ride industries page 42 red (20% battery charged) green (100% charged) yellow (80% battery charged) off (no ac power is connected 4. Once the charge is completed the charger will turn off automatically. After the charger has turned off, disconnect the ac supply cord from the outlet. 5. Anti-drive ...

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    E-ride industries page 43 6. Trickle charge when the charger ac cord stays connected to the vehicle, a new charge cycle is triggered 24 hours after the end of the last charge cycle in order to compensate the auto-discharge. 7. Partial recharge the charger is designed to adapt automatically to all ba...

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    E-ride industries page 44 replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment- grounding connector to a live terminal. Warning: improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 5.3.4 extension cord requirements always us...

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    E-ride industries page 45 5.3.5 charger safety information a. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from a live outlet or disconnect ac power to the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. B. Do not use jumper cables to the batteries on this vehicle. C. Only charge...

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    E-ride industries page 46 mandatory. Also note that when using a gfci outlet the tripping point of the gfci must be higher than 3.5 milliamps. • the electric socket must be of type nema 5-15r 3 holes outlet 125v 15a or 2p+e, 230v 16a, correctly connected and protected by proper current-fault circuit...

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    E-ride industries page 47 5.4 optimizing battery performance the vehicle is equipped with nine 8 volt batteries. They are located down the center of the vehicle under the battery covers. There are several simple steps that can be taken to achieve maximum battery life and performance. 5.4.1 battery w...

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    E-ride industries page 48 5.4.2 battery break-in when the batteries are new, make sure to charge the battery pack before its first use. Limit the use of new batteries for first five cycles. New batteries are not capable of their rated output until they have been discharged a number of times. It take...

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    E-ride industries page 49 5.4.4 storage do not park the vehicle and leave it for any length of time with discharged batteries. The batteries could discharge to the point where damage could occur and the battery charger will not charge. Shut off main battery disconnect to help prevent any phantom pow...

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    E-ride industries page 50 5.4.5 cleaning and maintenance keep the top of the batteries clean and dry to insure longer lasting, trouble-free operations. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. Make sure the cables are tight to the terminals but be c...

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    E-ride industries page 51 section 6: maintenance this vehicle contains a high voltage electrical system. If this vehicle is not used properly or serviced as stated in this manual, serious injury or death may result. Read this manual prior to charging or servicing this vehicle. 6.1 battery maintenanc...

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    E-ride industries page 52 whenever cleaning or servicing the batteries, be sure to unplug the main disconnect. Also if a 12 volt accessory battery is supplied the 25 amp fuse in location f5 of fuse panel must be removed for any service work preformed on the vehicle. Battery safety precautions: alway...

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    E-ride industries page 53 a minimum of 15 minutes. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. C. To avoid sparks when removing a battery, turn off all lights and accessories. D. Connect positive (+) cable to positive terminal, connect negative (-) cable to negative terminal. Reversing polar...

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    E-ride industries page 54 h. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. I. Never charge a frozen ba...

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    E-ride industries page 55 6.1.1 battery water filling your vehicle is equipped with flooded batteries. The battery cells need to be checked and filled on a routine basis. It is recommended that this be done monthly. In the event that it takes more than one gallon on distilled water to fill the batte...

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    E-ride industries page 56 3. Place the supplied 2 ½ gallon tank on the roof of the vehicle with the tank fill hose hanging over the front of the windshield. 4. Connect the tank female connector to the male connector from the vehicle. To connect them just press the two connectors together until it cl...

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    E-ride industries page 57 going to each battery cell can continue to let a small amount of water into the battery cell causing it to eventually overfill . 6.1.2 battery pack access before removing any parts to access the batteries for inspection, disconnect the main battery disconnect located in the...

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    E-ride industries page 58 the exv2 model is equipped with a battery access panel in the flat bed for easy maintenance and service of the rear batteries. Battery compartment below the flatbed: 1. The access panel is located in the front and center location of the flat bed. 2. There are four slotted q...

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    E-ride industries page 59 4. Remove the center console. 5. Remove the battery covers. Exv4 models: 1. Shut off the main battery disconnect. 2. Remove the center pad inside the cab. 3. Unplug center console wire harness at the rear driver’s side of the console. (only if supplied with options in conso...

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    E-ride industries page 60 6.1.3 battery pack inspection inspection procedure: 1. Make sure main battery disconnect has been shut off. 2. Inspect the fluid level in each cell by looking to see how high the white float is sitting in each cell cap. If a battery cell is full of water the white float ind...

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    E-ride industries page 61 battery disconnect is turned back on. *note: the main battery disconnect does not disconnect power from battery to battery. 4. Inspect for any acid spills or corrosion to the battery posts or cables. If corrosion exists, the aluminum or metal components will turn white in c...

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    E-ride industries page 62 6.2 charger maintenance the battery charger requires minimal maintenance. It should be kept clean and all connections should be tightly secured. In the event of intermittent operation examine and tighten, if necessary, all connections. If any problems cannot be resolved, co...

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    E-ride industries page 63 6.3 brakes the fluid level on your brake system is a crucial safety component. You should check it periodically on the side of the reservoir. The brake level should be within the range that is given on the reservoir, if it isn’t fluid should be added. After filling, reinsta...

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    E-ride industries page 64 6.4 windshield wipers if the wiper operation results in streaky or obstructed vision, clean the blade with mild soap and water to remove any foreign material, grease or dirt. If the wiper operation still results in poor visibility, inspect the blade, the insert, and the arm...

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    E-ride industries page 65 6.5 tires 6.5.1 tire rotation because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure the tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them on a regular basis. If you notice that the tires are still wearing unevenly, have them checked. 6....

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    E-ride industries page 66 6.5.3 tire pressure under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. Over-inflation causes a tire to be too stiff. Objects on the ground could puncture the tire more easily and tire failure could occur. Unequal tire pressure can cause steering problems...

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    E-ride industries page 67 6.5.4 tire replacement replace the tire when the tread depth is at or less than 2/32” of remaining tire depth . Replace only with the original tire size. Tires smaller or larger than the original size may affect the accuracy of the speedometer, performance and life of the v...

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    E-ride industries page 68 front controls fuse - this fuse is for the front controls of the vehicle (ignition, converter, heater, etc). It is a 30 amp fuse (non-30). Main drive system fuse (dc drive) - the main fuse for the 72 volt d.C. Drive system which is rated for 325 amps (ann-325). Main drive s...

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    E-ride industries page 69 fuse table fuse location circuits protected fuse f1 ignition 3 amp f2 hazard & turn lights 10 amp f3 radio 10 amp f4 interior dome light 5 amp f5 12 volt battery (a.C. Drive only) 25 amp f11 headlights 20 amp f12 horn, backup alarm, backup light 15 amp f13 brake lights, wip...

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    E-ride industries page 70 6.7 key replacement to obtain an extra or replacement key for your vehicle please call the e-ride industries customer assistance center at 1-800-950-4351. 6.8 care and cleaning to clean the vehicle, you can use any mild cleaning soap or cleaner and soft towel for the entire...

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    E-ride industries page 71 6.9 maintenance schedule vehicle maintenance table task monthly 1. Check all nine batteries for proper water level x 2. Check tires for correct pressure and wear x 3. Check for correct operation of parking brake x 4. Check brake fluid for proper level x 5. Check brake lines...

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    E-ride industries page 72 section 7: transporting the vehicle the vehicle should be transported on a trailer only. Do not tow the vehicle with the drive wheels in contact with the road. The best way to transport your vehicle is in an enclosed trailer. If you have to use an open trailer, be sure to d...

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    E-ride industries page 73 section 8: customer assistance information customer satisfaction is a primary goal of e-ride industries . If you have any questions or concerns with your e-ride vehicle, please contact the e-ride industries customer assistance center. By mail: e-ride industries customer ass...

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    E-ride industries page 74 when contacting the customer assistance center, please have the following information available: 9 the vehicle identification number (vin) 9 the year and model of your vehicle 9 the date you purchased the vehicle 9 the current odometer reading 9 the name of the dealer the v...

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    E-ride industries page 75 section 9: warranty information e-ride industries limited warranty policy e-ride will repair or replace, at its option, all genuine e-ride parts found faulty in material and/or workmanship, under normal use and under the circumstance that the vehicle has had the appropriate...

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    E-ride industries page 76 unused vehicle to have less than and no greater than 50 miles on the speedometer at time of first original sale of vehicle. E-ride warranties the vehicle from any defective material or workmanship for the period of one (1) year for private or commercial use owners and 90 da...

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    E-ride industries page 77 3171 92 nd avenue princeton, mn 55371 by phone: 1-800-950-4351 by e-mail: customer.Assistance@e-ride.Com customer assistance center hours: monday through friday cst, 8am to 5pm warranty coverage will not in any event cover: - normal wear and tear such as charger plugs and r...

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    E-ride industries page 78 - damage caused by failure to provide proper service, maintenance and/or storage, as described in the e-ride owner’s manual. Warranty coverage will not in any event cover: - damage resulting from improper repairs, modifications or use of non approved parts or repairs. - dam...

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    E-ride industries page 79 - batteries are warranted by the battery manufacture. In most cases the batteries we us are from interstate and are warranted for a period of 1 year. Under no circumstance does an extended warranty lengthen the warranty of the batteries. - any damage done to the vehicle whi...

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    E-ride industries page 80 vehicle speed, braking system or regen, steering, transaxle, motor, controller, charging system, electrical system parts or any other operating system of the vehicle that can cause it to perform different than e-rides specifications. The vehicle is not maintained as outline...

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    E-ride industries page 81 filled out e-ride will void the warranty. This form also helps e-ride to be able to contact the owner in the event that a safety or service recall is issued. Extended limited warranties e-ride industries has available an extended (1) year and (2) year limited warranty that ...

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    E-ride industries page 82 warranty of parts after cancellation of warranty e-ride replacement parts that are replaced under warranty are only warranted the same length as the warranty it was replaced under. Parts purchased from e-ride industries all parts purchased from e-ride are given a 6 month wa...

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    E-ride industries page 83 payment of service work all vehicle parts which are found to be defective under normal use and maintenance within the limited warranty time will be repaired or replaced without charge to the owner for parts or labor. To all certified e-ride service centers, dealers and pers...

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    E-ride industries page 84 vehicle needing repair under warranty or any transportation associated with the service call such as repair persons transportation to and from the vehicle to repair the vehicle. Shipment of parts under warranty in the event that a vehicle requires a part for a warranty repa...

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    E-ride industries page 85 particular purpose which exceed the obligations or time limits stated in the warranty are hereby disclaimed by e-ride and excluded from the warranty. The purchaser and e-ride expressly agree that the remedy or repair replacement of the defective vehicle or component thereof...

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    E-ride industries page 86 sole remedy e-ride industries is only liable under this limited warranty, or in any action whether based upon warranty, contract, negligence, strict product liability or otherwise, is limited to the repair or replacement, at e-ride industries option, of a vehicle component ...

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    E-ride industries page 87 no consequential damages in no event should e-ride industries be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to, loss related to property other than the vehicle, loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, or any other economic loss, coming a...

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    E-ride industries page 88 9.6 questions for warranty questions, please contact our customer assistance center (see contact information on page 75). Please have the following information available: 9 the vehicle identification number (vin) 9 the year and model of your vehicle 9 the date you purchased...

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    E-ride industries page 89 section 10: vehicle options 10.1 exv2 & exv4 models 10.1.1 ac drive system the ac drive system upgrades your drive system to a 35 h.P. Motor and a curtis 550 amp controller..

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    E-ride industries page 90 10.1.2 hard doors the doors are fiberglass construction with steel reinforcement. This option is only for applications that wish to have the safety of doors but not a fully enclosed cab. 10.1.3 full doors with roll up windows the full doors are fiberglass construction with ...

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    E-ride industries page 91 10.1.4 rear enclosure this is an aluminum enclosure that seals the cab from the outside elements if the vehicle is equipped with full doors. It comes standard with a picture window and sliding windows are available. To open the sliding window, pull forward on the plastic lo...

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    E-ride industries page 92 10.1.6 dc cab heater/ defroster the heater/defroster provides interior cab heat for vehicles with full doors and rear enclosure. The heater/defroster includes two upper dash vents and two lower cab vents. The lower cab vents can be turned off by flipping the deflector close...

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    E-ride industries page 93 10.1.7 beacon/ amber strobe light the roof-mounted amber beacon light adds high visibility when driving inside a warehouse or in out door conditions . The beacon control switch is located on the center console. The switch is labeled beacon. The beacon is off when the switch...

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    E-ride industries page 94 10.1.8 windshield washer comes with a one gallon fluid tank which is located under the hood next to the passenger’s side wheel compartment. The switch to turn on the washer pump is integrated into the window wiper switch. To activate the washer pump have the ignition key tu...

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    E-ride industries page 95 10.1.10 backup alarm the backup alarm sounds when the ignition key is on and the forward/reverse selector switch is in the reverse position. The alarm provides safety to others when backing up. 10.1.11 reverse light this is a light mounted to the center rear tail panel of t...

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    E-ride industries page 96 10.1.13 two speed fan the fan is mounted on the passenger’s side of the vehicle cab above the windshield and provides air circulation for interior cooling and improved passenger comfort in warmer climates. It has two speeds; high and low. The switch for the fan is located o...

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    E-ride industries page 97 plugged into the receptacle the onboard charger will start up. To turn on the heater there is a switch on the center console that is labeled heater. This switch has three positions to it, off, on and start. To start the heater rocker the switch up to the on position and tha...

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    E-ride industries page 98 10.1.15 trailer hitch this is a receiver tube that is mounted to the rear bumper and allows a 2” receiver to be inserted with the appropriate hitch ball size to attach a trailer. The total weight of the trailer, load on the trailer, the weight of the vehicle, passengers and...

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    E-ride industries page 99 10.1.17 extended 24 month limited warranty this is an optional extended 24 month warranty which starts the date the original warranty is void and available for purchase within the first 30 days from the original invoice date. This warranty has the same stipulations as the o...

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    E-ride industries page 100 10.1.19 solar panels this option allows you to collect the power from the sun to drive your vehicle. Depending on location and amount of sunlight you can receive a max of 10 miles per day on the 400 watt solar panel system. Only maintenance required is to keep the solar pa...

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    E-ride industries page 101 the center of the front bumper. When the power cord is plugged into the receptacle the warmer will start up if the batteries are colder than 60 deg. F. The warmer has a temperature controlled thermostat that is connected to the center battery that automatically turns the w...

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    E-ride industries page 102 10.2 exv2 models only 10.2.1 tool boxes tool boxes are mounted on the flat bed and are completely lockable for security purposes. The tool boxes are accessible from either side on the outside of the vehicle. 10.2.2 ladder rack this is a full steel frame to allow the storag...

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    E-ride industries page 103 10.2.3 full length topper this is an aluminum topper that covers the full length of the flat bed and encloses the back of the cab. It is available with a bulkhead divider which separates the cab from inside the topper. The bulkhead divider is available with or without a sl...

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    E-ride industries page 104 10.2.5 full length raised topper with tool boxes this is a combination of the full length topper and toolboxes. When a vehicle is equipped with both options the topper is an increased height to allow for side window height. This includes all the features of each option ind...

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    E-ride industries page 105 10.2.7 transporter – people hauler this option converts the back of the flat bed into two bench seats that run the length of the flat bed with a full canvas top to provide shade. Flip down foot rests that fold up for easy transporting of the vehicle without passengers. Nev...

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    E-ride industries page 106 toward each other. The dump box has a safety switch that will not allow the vehicle drive to operate unless the box is completely down. To lift the dump box, set the park brake and place the vehicle in neutral, turn off the ignition key, take the hand held remote switch ou...

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    E-ride industries page 107 10.2.9 trash hauler cage this is a full steel mesh cage that mounts to the flat bed. It has two large tailgates that swing open sideways. To open tailgate, lift latch up and swing gate to the side and re-latch the gate to the side panel. Both sides open the same way. Make ...