GEM 2006-e4 Automobile User Manual


 
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information regarding your vehicle.
CHARGING, NO OTHER CARS, APPLIANCES, DOOR OPENERS, ETC. CAN BE PLUGGED
INTO THE SAME CIRCUIT.
5. A full recharge cycle can take from 8 to 12 hours (if the state of charge indicator is
indicating only one red bar).
BATTERY TIPS & STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Battery posts must be clean and tight.
2. If corroded, clean posts with a solution of one cup baking soda and one gallon
water.
3. When storing or not using your GEM for an extended period of time (two weeks or
longer) it is recommended that you fi rst check the water level of your batteries, unless
equipped with maintenance free gel batteries, and leave the vehicle plugged in with
the Master Disconnect Switch in the ON position. The charger will monitor the state of
charge of the batteries, and will initiate a charge cycle whenever the batteries fall to a
pre-determined charge level, for up to 24 weeks.
4. The Master Disconnect switch must be in the ON position for the charger to operate
and charge the batteries.
5. If the batteries appear to be frozen, do not charge them. Contact your local authorized
GEM dealer for service.
TROJAN BATTERIES
1. The water level in these batteries needs to be maintained at no higher than the bottom
neck opening (1/2 inch above the plates) and should be checked at least monthly.
2. If the water level is below the plates, add just enough distilled water to cover the
plates, then charge and re-check the water levels.
3. If the water level is below the neck opening, but above the top of the plates, fi rst
charge the vehicle, then re-check the levels and add distilled water to just below the
neck opening. Overfi lling can cause the batteries to boil and spill acid.
4. Check all battery connections monthly to ensure that they are tight and free of
corrosion. If corrosion starts to appear, wash the tops and terminals of batteries with a
solution of one cup baking soda and one gallon water. Let terminals dry and then spray
them with anti-corrosion spray.