E-Z-GO TXT FREEDOM Owner's Manual - Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Owner’s Guide
Using the Charger
The charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet when not in use. To charge the vehicle refer to the instruction labels on
the charger. Insert the polarized DC plug completely into the vehicle receptacle. The charger will automatically start a few
seconds after the plug is in place. The charger will automatically stop when the batteries are fully charged and the DC plug
can be removed to permit use of the vehicle.
Understanding the Charger
Plugging the charger into the vehicle’s charger receptacle will lock the vehicle out of operation. When the charger is plugged
into the vehicle’s charger receptacle, the charger will automatically turn on and the charger’s LED and the vehicle receptacle’s
LED will start flashing GREEN to indicate the batteries are charging.
Once a minimum battery voltage of 2 volts per cell (Vpc) is reached, the charger’s output current will change from a full current
charge to the trickle rated charging current. The length of charge time will vary by how depleted the batteries are, the input AC
voltage, and/or charger ambient temperatures. The charger’s LED will give a SHORT flash if the charge is less than 80% and
a LONG flash if the charge is greater than 80%. If the charger’s LED is a steady GREEN the batteries are fully charged and
the charger may be unplugged, although not necessary. The charger may be left plugged in for long periods of time to main-
tain the batteries charge level.
If a fault occurred anytime during the charging the charger’s LED will quickly flash RED. The specific fault is indicated by the
number of RED flashes that occur, there will be a pause and then the flashes will repeat again. There are several possible
conditions that will generate errors. Some errors will require human intervention to first resolve the problem and then reset the
charger by unplugging the DC cord from the vehicle.
If the AC voltage is interrupted and restored, the charger will turn back on automatically.
LED Operation Codes:
SHORT GREEN FLASH = less than 80% charged
LONG GREEN FLASH = more than 80% charged
SOLID GREEN = 100% charged
RED FLASH = fault code
LED Fault Codes:
RED FLASH: Light turns on briefly, but does not flash after that - check for valid AC voltage.
ONE RED FLASH: One flash, a pause and then again one flash and a pause - Charge Enable Fault: poor contact in
the DC connector or dirty contacts or Battery Temperature Fault: battery temperature is greater than 122° F (50° C)
or less than 14° F (-10° C).
TWO RED FLASHES: Two flashes, a pause and then again two flashes and a pause - Battery Voltage Fault: Battery
pack is less than 48.0 Volts or more than 67.2 Volts. Battery pack is too discharged or over charged for the charger
to work.
THREE RED FLASHES: Three flashes, a pause and then again three flashes and a pause - Battery Charge Time-
out: Charge time exceeded 24 hours. This may indicate a problem with the battery pack or that the charger output
current was severely reduced due to high ambient temperatures.
FOUR RED FLASHES: Four flashes, a pause and then again four flashes and a pause - Battery Fault: Charge time
exceeded. This indicates a problem with the battery pack voltage not reaching the required nominal level within the
maximum time allowed.
SIX RED FLASHES: Six flashes, a pause and then again six flashes and a pause - Charger Fault: An internal fault
has been detected. If this fault is displayed again after unplugging the charger’s DC power cord and plugging it back
in, the charger must be taken to a qualified service center.
To prevent a physical hazard that could result in an electrical shock or electrocution, be sure
that the charger plug is not damaged and is inserted into a grounded receptacle.
The power (AC) cord is equipped with a grounded plug. Do not attempt to pull out, cut or bend
the ground post.