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Limit use of new batteries between charges for the first five cycles. New batteries and old batteries that have been in storage are not capable of their rated output until they have been discharged and charged several times. When temperatures are below 60ºF, new batteries should be given an extra, full charge once a week. The ampere hours of energy that batteries can deliver and their charge acceptance varies directly with battery temperature. Charging Chargers When charging golf cart batteries, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the chargers you are using. Most golf cart battery chargers on the market today are designed to bring a normally discharged battery back to full or near full charge in a given time period. The state of charge depends on the type of play and the number of holes for which the golf cart was used. Hard Use Where golf carts are used “hard” for 36 holes every day, and possibly more than 36 holes some days, there is a good chance that the charger cannot keep up with the amount being discharged from the battery. In such a case, the batteries start falling into a low state of charge. A charger could be working perfectly, but if you do not get the carts on charge until 10:00 p.m. and off at 6:00 a.m., the chances are good that you did not get sufficient charge into the batteries. Hard use carts should be charged for at least 8 hours to keep up with the amount discharged. Catch-Up Charge In cases where carts are used hard and begin falling behind, it may be necessary to employ a catch-up charge. On a rainy day or off day, when carts do not go out, they should be checked for state of charge. Any batteries that are not in good state of charge should be recharged. As long as the charger tapers down to the specified finish charge rate near the end of the charge cycle, the batteries should be at full charge. All cells in a set of batteries do not react identically to the same discharge and charge current. In a normal charge, the last one to three hours at the low finish charge rate equalize the cells for better battery life. 5
Catch-Up Charge Recommendation State of Charge Charge 1.260 to 1.280 sp.gr.* none needed 1.240 to 1.260 sp.gr.* 4 hours 1.220 to 1.240 sp.gr.* 8 hours below 1.220 sp.gr.* 12 hours Effects Of AC Line Voltage On The Average Golf Cart Battery Charger AC Line Voltage Starting (under load) Rate 115 25.0 amps 110 22.5 amps 105 19.0 amps 100 16.0 amps * Specific Gravity Amount Of Charge To avoid getting batteries into a low state of charge, golf carts should be put on charge early enough in the evening to allow for the full-time schedule of the charger. Do not charge batteries every day that the golf cart is not used. By so doing, you will overcharge the batteries shortening the battery life. Overcharging batteries corrodes the positive grids resulting in the disintegration of the positive grid structure. For every day use, turn the charger on and check to see if the meter needle jumps upward and then tapers down to the finish rate area within 15 minutes. This will provide a very simple means of verifying that the batteries were charged. AC Power Available AC power has a direct effect on the initial output rate of the charger. Golf cart battery chargers are designed to give their rated output when connected to AC line voltage of 115 volts. If there is insufficient AC power available (too small a transformer installation to supply the power requirements when all chargers are operating at the same time), line voltage will drop significantly below 115 volts. The result could be undercharged batteries. It is suggested you contact your local power company for a survey of your installation. 6
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