THINK City BATTERY MANUAL
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1. 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 00 Index Entry Page Battery location 15 Battery type 15 Charge socket 15 Charging 1 2 1 4 1 7 1 8 1 10 1 11 Charging time 1 8 1 10 EnerDel lithium ion battery 1 4 1 6 Energy indicator 1 8 Energy level 1 8 Ideal use 1 6 Specifications 1 10 Storage 1 10 Technical data 1 11 Traction battery 1 5 Troubleshooting 1 9 Driving range 1 10 1 12 Distributor THINK THINK NORTH AMERICA INC 3221 Magnum Drive Elkhart Indiana 46516 www thinkev com 2010 THINK NORTH AMERICA INC Version 1 November 2010 575 1280 A2. When these possibilities have been eliminated connect the vehicle to the power supply to complete the charging process There is important information to be read in Chapter 1 Get to Know Your THINK City in the User Manual on troubleshooting the charging cable Alternatively contact your THINK NA dealer When the Battery is Depleted If the traction battery is totally depleted it is necessary to charge it before using the vehicle Verify that sufficient charge level has been obtained before driving the vehicle If not you have to wait until the battery has enough energy When the Vehicle Has Been Idle For a Long Time Even if the vehicle has been idle for a long time over a month itis not likely that the traction battery is completely depleted It is more likely that the 12V battery is depleted or has sucha low energy level that the vehicle cannot be started or the main battery cannot be charged If the 12V battery has a voltage lower than 10V it needs to be charged Refer to Chapter 5 in the User Manual for more information about this 1 9 User Information Batteries 2 eseessessesseeseeeeeeseeseessesseeseeseeeeeeseeseessessesseeseeseeeseeseessessesseeseeseees Storage When the vehicle is kept in storage for a longer period 2 weeks or more the following precautions are recommended e Ensure that the traction battery has an energy level between 40 60 e Disconnect the vehicle from the electrical outlet by
3. 0 6 0 6 0 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 o Ideal Use The ideal usage of the lithium ion battery is when the SOC level is maintained between 20 80 This way the best possible battery performance and lifetime can be ensured 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ee Charging Charging the traction battery is easy and safe Use the charging cable that was supplied with the vehicle to charge the battery As the lithium ion battery is influenced to a certain extent by temperature it is recommended to charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 50 77 F if possible The temperature can influence the level to which the battery can be charged The charging rate can be reduced at freezing temperatures Please refer to the User Manual and the Portable Charger System Booklet of the vehicle for more information about the charging cable charging and troubleshooting Battery electric vehicles have certain characteristics that require unique care and attention The THINK CITY has high voltage systems that can cause electrical shock possibly resulting in serious injury or death Your vehicle was built with safety as a fundamental concern but reasonable care must be exercised including e Donottamper with orange high voltage wiring or a
4. disconnecting the charging cable Long time continuous electrical connection in warm climates is only recommendedif there is an extra cooling system installed in the vehicle optional e Disconnect the 12V battery or connect a maintenance charger on the 12V battery to keep it fully charged NOTE Itis recommended that the battery charging cable is disconnected from the vehicle first and then from the electrical outlet 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 6 6 0 e 0 0 0 6 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Specifications and Technical Data Driving Range Your THINK City has an estimated driving range of about 100 miles 160 km Use of the 12V outlet for cell phone charging or GPS for example cabin heater winter tires driving in mountainous areas or with roof carrier etc reduces the driving range Refer to Chapter 4 in the User Manual for more information about economical driving 100 90 80 70 60 The driving range of your THINK City depends not only on the outside temperature but also on driving behavior Usage of cabin heater winter uo tires roof carriers city or highway driving etc In general a warm battery will have better driving range i e a lot of short distance drives will e0 give shorter range than one long drive 50 30 of maximum nominal rang
5. use of the battery Electric connections between the vehicle and the battery will be disconnected Electric isolation fault is an example of a severe error The driver is notified by warning lights in the instrument panel see User Manual Chapter 2 Main Instrument Cluster with Warning Lamps 2 If the air bag is deployed the control system will stop charging and discharging 3 If the inertia sensor in the motor compartment is activated for instance in a collision the control system will stop charging and discharging 4 Mechanical protection the battery is fitted in a case to prevent access to the battery components 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 6 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 o In Case of an Accident General First get an overview of the situation and the accident If possible move the vehicle to ensure that it is not a danger to people and traffic Call for reguired help police ambulance fire department Place a warning triangle on the road and put on a reflective safety vest Provide assistance if people are injured In Case of Fire If a fire should occur in the vehicle keep passengers and public away from the vicinity of the fire Make sure to move away from wind that may carry smoke Contact fire department and police as soon as possi
6. THINK City BATTERY MANUAL THINIKCItY 2 eseessessesseeseeeeeeseeseessesseeseeseeeeeeseeseessessesseeseeseeeseeseessessesseeseeseees This manual is the property of THINK NORTH AMERICA INC THINK NA Reproduction by any means electronically or mechanically in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from THINK NA Specifications descriptions references to official codes regulations technical data and illustrations in this manual are correct information at the time of printing Product design and product development are an ongoing process and THINK may change the product or contents of this manual without notice and without incurring any liability or responsibility as a result Nothing in this manual will release the owner user of a THINK City vehicle of his or her responsibility for sensible use of the vehicle and to follow road traffic laws and regulations including other laws and regulations related to THINK City s intended use THINK City is manufactured by THINK NORTH AMERICA INC 3221 Magnum Drive Elkhart Indiana 46516 www thinkev com User Information Batteries 0 0 0 0 o 0 00 6 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ur ooo Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could resu
7. battery at room temperature 1 8 2 eseessessesseeseeeeeeseeseessesseeseeseeeeeeseeseessessesseeseeseeeseeseessessesseeseeseees Troubleshooting If the battery charging is not completed within the expected time examine the following possible causes e The battery is too cold ie if the internal temperature of the battery is below 13 F it cannot be charged Wait until the temperature has risen or if possible move the vehicle indoors before charging NOTE At very low temperatures the battery cannot be completely charged e The charging cable can be defective or not connected completely e The gearshift lever is not in P PARK which prevents charging e Isolation fault in the battery or other battery faults will prevent the charging process from starting If this happens contact a THINK authorized workshop e The12V battery is depleted or has a very low energy level The traction battery cannot be charged when the12V battery has a voltage lower than10V In such cases the 12V battery needs to be charged first Refer to Chapter 5 in the vehicle User Manual for more information about charging the 12V battery e The fuse of the household main outlet is blown User Information Batteries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 6 0 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o
8. ble Fire Extinction To extinguish fire an ABC powder extinguisher or other type of extinguisher intended for burning metal is recommended A CO2 extinguisher can also be used Identification of Traction Battery You will be able to identify the traction battery in your vehicle on the label inside the charge lid E N es M 1 fa 43 Is E On your vehicle the label will be marked Li Ion This means the vehicle has a lithium ion traction battery Traction Battery Introduction Your THINK City is driven by an electric motor The motor takes power from the traction battery which is located under the vehicle In addition to the electric motor the traction battery also provides power to the cabin heater air conditioning optional equipment and charges the 12V battery This 12V battery provides power to lights dashboard interior fan radio CD player if equipped etc The traction battery or battery pack consists of anumber of single battery cells joined together to give the desired amount of energy Battery Location Battery identification label User Information Batteries Charge socket Battery type EnerDel lithium ion 1 5 User Information Batteries 2 eseessessesseeseeeeeeseeseessesseeseeseeeeeeseeseessessesseeseeseeeseeseessessesseeseeseees The EnerDel Lithium Ion Battery in Use The performance of the lithium ion battery is influenced by ambient temperature to a certa
9. e 30 20 10 O 10 cO 30 40 50 Ambient temperature C Relationship between ambient temperature and city driving range for EnerDel battery 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Technical Data Brand EnerDel lithium ion Voltage 400 VDC Stored power capacity 23 0kWh 70 Ah Weight 630 lb self discharge level Ca 4W Charging time O 100 approximately 8 hours Above estimate is valid when charging from a 15 A 240V main outlet at above 60 F 15 C ambient temperature Estimate 25 more charging time when using a10 A main outlet Charging voltage 120V 60 Hz or 240V 60 Hz Preferred Charging current 10A 15A User Information Batteries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 06 00 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 6 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 os c 1 11 User Information Batteries 2 0 0 0 0 0 o 0000 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10. in extent If the battery has a very low temperature it can decrease the driving range of the vehicle If the vehicle is not in use THINK NA recommends that the vehicle should not be connected continuously to the external electrical power supply for more than one week unless an additional battery cooling system is installed optional At long term storage if the ambient temperature is expected to be higher than 86 F for more than 2 weeks the state of charge SOC energy level of the battery should be ideally between 40 and 60 Such precautions may prevent reduced lifetime of the battery pack The performance of the vehicle will stay unchanged as long as the energy level of the traction battery is over 10 However under certain conditions for instance if the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions the internal temperature of the traction battery can reach a level that causes reduction of the performance This is a necessary measure to avoid damage to the battery If this occurs a warning light indicating reduced performance will be illuminated Power Limit see Chapter 2 in the User Manual If the battery has been in storage over a long time in low temperature and with low SOC performance may be reduced until the battery temperature has increased 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 6 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0
11. lt if the warning is ignored Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE Provides useful supporting information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle User Information Batteries 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Battery electric vehicles have certain characteristics that reguire unigue care and attention The THINK CITY has high voltage systems that can cause electrical shock possibly resulting in serious injury or death Your vehicle was built with safety as a fundamental concern but reasonable care must be exercised including Do nottamper with orange high voltage wiring or any To ensure safety the vehicle must only be charged from a component attached to such wires and in the event of an grounded power supply No other connection must be used accident do not touch orange high voltage wiring or any component attached to such wires e Pay attention to the warnings in this
12. manual and to all labels in the vehicle e Do not work on the electrical system of the vehicle and allow only qualified personnel to do such work e Only use the charging cable supplied with the vehicle and do not use that cable if it is damaged in any way 1 2 User Information Batteries 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Table of Contents Safety and Important Measures esesessesesnesessennenesnennesennesensenussennenunnennssennenensenussennenunnennssennesensenussennenusnennenennene 1 4 In Case EE ET oossoo een 1 4 GEneral ua 1 4 In Caso OF AAA 1 4 Fire EXBICDON i n 1 4 Identification Of Traction Battery esesssnenenenssnsnenensnnsnenensnnnenennnnensnenennensnenennenenenennenenenennsnenenennsnnsnenennenenene 1 5 Traction Battery Introduction ssseoesessenenenensensnenensnnsnenensenenenennnnensnenonnensnenennensnenennenensnennsnensnennsnensnenennenenene 1 5 Battery LOCACI N lis 1 5 The EnerDel Lithium Ion Battery in Use 0esoeseso
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14. ny component attached to such wires and in the event of an accident do not touch orange high voltage wiring or any component attached to such wires e Pay attention to the warnings in this manual and to all labels in the vehicle e Do not work on the electrical system of the vehicle and allow only qualified personnel to do such work e Only use the charging cable supplied with the vehicle and do not use that cable ifitis damaged in any way User Information Batteries 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ee Charge Indicator on top of instrument cluster Illuminated when charging cable is connected Illuminated when charge in progress 17 User Information Batteries Estimated Charging Time Estimated charging times for the lithium ion battery froma 15 A 240V main outlet Energy level O 100 approximately 8 hours Estimate 25 longer charging time when using a10 A main outlet Energy indicator 30 energy level of the 90 a battery in percent SOC State 80 of Charge Low energy level State of Charge SOC Ul O Warning light for low battery level Steady light indicates that the battery charge level is under 10 gt gt At 0 charge level the light will be flashing to indicate depleted battery Time hours Estimated charging time for EnerDel
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