USER MANUAL - Evergreen Electric Vehicles
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1. USER MANUAL 2012 GOAT INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE ELECTRIC FORWARD Thank you for purchasing the Goat brand by Evergreen Electric Vehicles LLC Your Goat Vehicle has excellent performance characteristics fashionable design features and internal systems to provide a comfortable and safe ride Your ongoing satisfaction is important to us therefore we strongly recommend you read this user manual completely and discuss any questions you have regarding safety and operation with your local Authorized Dealer Please pass this user manual onto the next owner so they become familiar with the Goat vehicle MADE IN COMPLIANT This Vehicle is Produced by Evergreen Electric Vehicles LG Corporate Aina s Grand Junction CO USA Production Facility Rancho Dominguez CA USA USA Parts Content 5090 TAA Parts Content 5290 NAFTA Compliant EEV GOAT 10 28 11 PRECAUTIONS The RED warning text shown here appears throughout the user manual Please pay special attention to these safety warnings in order to prevent injury to your property driver occupants and or persons around you during operation i n Operators of the Goat Electric Vehicle must be over the age of 16 years and have a valid driver s license to operate this Vehicle Contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Copyright O 2012 Evergreen Electric Vehicles LLC 743 Horizon Ct Suite 4333 Grand Junction CO 81506 EEV GO2. Batteries that are over discharged have a shorter life 8 Ifthe vehicle is not going to be in use for any long duration the batteries should be fully charged before storing the vehicle If possible the batteries should be recharged every 2 weeks and allow the charger to turn off automatically ana During recharging the vehicle should be parked in a well ventilated area with the fill caps completely tightened Keep away from any flame or spark to avoid explosions that could result in physical injury or damage of property DO NOT overfill batteries prior to charging as this could result in boil over and corrosion 9 When replacing a battery make sure the new battery is of the same specification as the battery being replaced and is appropriate for the application 10 To extend battery charge turn the run tow switch to the tow position when the vehicle is going to be stored for an extended period of time 11 AGM Batteries do NOT require watering EEV GOAT 10 28 11 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Scheduled inspection procedures for electric cars Schedule Accelerator Pedal Pedal Check Check for normal operation adjust if necessary normal operation Check for normal operation adjust if necessary if necessary IS 8 Tail Lights Turn Signals Check for normal operation replace bulbs if necessary Batteries WET ONLY Charger after each use check water level DO NOT OVERFILL AGM Batteries do not require water Routi
3. bolts should always be kept clean and dry Ifthere is any electrolyte present wipe it off with a clean cotton cloth then wash and rinse with water afterwards re wipe the area with a clean cotton cloth AT When washing the outside of the batteries take extra care to ensure no water is able to enter the battery cells as it may result in battery damage Regularly check battery connections to ensure they are in good condition 3 Do not place any objects on the batteries and do not connect the positive pole to the negative pole this will result in a short circuit a dangerous spark or even damage the battery 4 After discharging the batteries regardless of driving period and mileage driven the batteries should be recharged on the same day Delaying recharging the batteries by more than 24 hours can have a negative effect on battery life 5 During use the density of the liquid in the batteries will increase while the volume of liquid will decrease due to evaporation and electrolysis especially in hot weather Check water levels on a regular basis and add DISTILLED water when the water level gets low 6 impurity should be allowed to enter the battery cells use only DISTILLED water and use of a battery watering system is highly recommended 7 When driving the driver should be aware of the Battery Charge Indicator A drop in charge means battery capacity is diminishing The battery pack should never be drained below 20 capacity
4. AT 10 28 11 EEV GOAT 10 28 11 CONTENTS OPERATING E i aal PRE OPERATION INSPEC TION TES sect jaa F NGTIONS OF OPERATING SYSTEM a OPERATING PROCEDURES ae RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY EEA TIRES eo a a MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES a at SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES to SCHEDULED OILING LUBRICATION PROCEDURES STORING THE VENICE a ee TOWING OR TRAILER TRANSPORT A R MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR ai aa MAINTENANCE OF SPEED CONTROLLER eset tt do TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE a lill WARRANTY oa aa EEV GOAT 10 28 11 11 12 12 13 13 OPERATING SYSTEM Headlight Switch Turn Signal Horn Switch Steering Wheel Optional harge Indicator Direction Selector Parking Brake Brake Pedal Ignition Key Accelerator Pedal Fig 1 PRE OPERATION INSPECTION ITEMS Your Electric Car received an overall inspection at the manufacturing facility and a final inspection by your local dealer prior to delivery However it is important to acquaint yourself with the controls and operation of the vehicle 1 Perform your own visual inspection to ensure that all parts are secure and appear to be installed properly Any item that may interfere with clear view ability to start and stop the vehicle or use the steering wheel properly to control the direct
5. E SPEED GOVERNOR BRAKING SYSTEM STEERING TRANSAXLE OR OTHER OPERATING SYSTEM OF THE CAR TO CAUSE IT TO PERFORM OUTSIDE EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES SPECIFICATIONS THE WARRANTY IS LIKEWISE VOID CAR INVOLVED SHOWS INDICATION THAT REASONABLE OR NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AS OUTLINED IN THE USER S MANUAL AND SERVICE MANUAL WAS NOT PERFORMED AT TIME AND IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED IN SUCH MANUALS EEV GOAT 10 28 11 SOLE REMEDY EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES liability under this limited warranty or in any action whether based upon warranty contract negligence strict product liability or otherwise shall be the repair or replacement at EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES option of the electric car part that EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES deems to be defective For the purposes of this warranty REPLACEMENT shall mean furnishing during the applicable limited warranty period a new electric car or factory reconditioned vehicle or part that is either identical or a reasonable equivalent to the original warranty product or part to the purchaser For the purposes of this warranty REPAIR shall mean remedying a defect in the electric car or part thereof the purchaser during the limited warranty period If EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES elects to repair the electric car it may provide factory reconditioned parts All parts replaced under warranty shall become property of EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES DISCLAIMER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE EVERGRE
6. EN ELECTRIC VEHICLES ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS OR TIME LIMITS STATED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND EXCLUDED FROM THE WARRANTY PURCHASER AND EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE SOLE REMEDY OF THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC CAR OR PART IS THE SOLE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION NOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION PROMISE OF AGREEMENT WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION For further information contact EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES 743 Horizon Ct Suite 333 Grand Junction Colorado 81506 970 257 0321 visit www evergreenev com Li eT Any modification or alteration of any electric car beyond factory specifications including but not limited to those that affect the weight distribution stability or speed of the Goat Vehicle can cause serious personal injury or death and damage to property EEV GOAT 10 28 11 ever reen electric vehicles LLC www goatutv com EEV GOAT 10 28 11
7. again until the Parking Brake latches firmly into place see Fig 8 If you casually set the parking brake while descending a slope you should release the parking brake by depressing the service brake pedal DO NOT release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal in this situation as to prevent personal injury and vehicle damage Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 STEERING WHEEL Controls the driving direction BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR There are 10 division s in the indicator The indicator will fall from the higher divisions to the lower ones asthe batteries discharge When the battery is too low the red indicator light will flash reminding you to recharge the battery Allowing the battery pack to drop below 20 or division 2 could cause permanent damage to the batteries Itis best practice to charge the batteries after every use See your Battery Charger s owner s manual for complete instructions on how to recharge the electric car batteries see Fig 9 EEV GOAT 10 28 11 VIN PLATE Located under the seat in the battery compartment beside the DC DC converter It displays information regarding the vehicle see Fig 11 MFO BY FAIRPLAY ELECTRIC CARS LLE A GRAND JUNCTION 00 81501 USA Tree III MODEL INN M X OCCUPANTS MOTOR SERIAL KII max POWER MS ne CONTROLLER SERIAL III MAX LOADED WEIGHT ce TO Fig 11 LIGHT 8 TURN ASSEMBLY Located on the steeri
8. ghly recommend you contact your local authorized Evergreen Electric Vehicle Dealer or gualified electrician to work on problems related to the motor or electrical system of your Evergreen Vehicle http evergreenev com plugin electric dealer locator htmi TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Car will not move Measure Battery voltage should be 48V or higher Charge batteries and clean tighten all interconnects Fuse blown check all fuses Controller flashing fault code contact support with that two digit code Contact your Authorized Evergreen Dealer if car still does not run Car moves slowly Motor speed encoder disconnected check to make sure itis tight Low battery voltage charge pack Brakes binding check cables Accelerator box out of tolerance check per Evergreen Tech Bulletin Motion is opposite direction switch Reverse field wires For more information please consult your dealer http evergreenev com plugin electric dealer locator html EEV GOAT 10 28 11 EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES LLC hereby warrants its new Evergreen Electric Car purchased from EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES or an authorized distributor dealer or agent shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for 1 YEAR on the frame and 1 YEAR on all remaining parts as terms are defined herein and subject to the provisions limitations and exclusions contained in this
9. ion of travel should be discussed with your local dealer immediately 2 Check all printed warning labels located on the vehicle Check under the seat bottom in the battery area All wire connections on the battery terminals should be tight secure and corrosion free Your new electric car will be delivered with a full charge please consult Page 6 Maintenance of Batteries and Use of Charger 4 Test drive the car for proper braking acceleration and steering control When traveling at a speed of 15 mph the car should stop smoothly and in a straight line within 15 feet The Parking Brake should catch securely and hold the car in place on grades of 15 degrees or less The Parking Brake will release by activating the Accelerator or applying pressure to the Brake Pedal to unlatch the Parking Brake 5 Adjustments to the vehicle speed or braking should be performed by an experienced mechanic or your authorized Evergreen Dealer only 6 Take time to train all other persons who will operate the vehicle and have them become familiar with this user manual EEV GOAT 10 28 11 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATING SYSTEM see Fig 1 IGNITION KEY When notin use the Ignition key should remain in the OFF Position see Fig 2 with the Parking Brake latched see Fig 8 Pg 3 To activate the flow of power to the motor the key should be turned to the ON position see Fig 3 The Goat has a 3 position that activates the 12 volt system lights horn and a
10. ne Brake System Check for normal operation adjust if necessary Maintenance Charger amp Socket Check for normal operation during charging check socket for damage and debris Parking Brake System Check for normal operation adjust if necessary Forward Reverse Switch Check for normal operation Steering 8 Electric Wiring Check for normal operation Tires Check air pressure wear tear Warning Labels Make sure all labels are legible and present Battery Terminals Clean terminals and remove corrosion thoroughly Weekly Check for damage make sure they are secure Inspection by Entire Car Check for loose parts tighten as necessary Owner check maximum speed in forward and reverse see dealer if problem Monthly Batteries Clean top of batteries with soda water as Inspection by necessary EEV GOAT 10 28 11 Check all above routine weekly monthly and guarterly items Batteries Check the specific gravity electrolyte level height and charger voltage Brake System Check for normal operation check if service brake system has normal movement check brake pads and shoes clean and adjust as needed Semi Annual inspection to be carried out by qualified Mechanic per Wires Connections Check for exposed broken short circuit wires 100 rounds or 50 make repairs as needed work hours Forward Reverse Switch Check contacts and wires for secure connections make repairs as needed Front Wheel Alignment Ann
11. ng column just below the steering wheel It becomes active when the key switch is turned to the 3 position see Fig 4 Pg 2 Turning the barrel switch forward illuminates the front and rear lights Movement up and down activates the turn signals and depressing the button at the end of the lever sounds the horn see Fig 12 STALK CONTROL HEADLIGHT twist RIGHT TURN Fig 12 EEV GOAT 10 28 11 OPERATING PROCEDURES Turn the Ignition Switch to either 2 ON or 35 ED Position Select Forward or Reverse Gradually press down on the Accelerator Pedal to increase speed Use Turn Indicators where necessary P O When arrived at destination engage parking brake roll the headlight switch to the OFF Position and turn the Ignition Switch to the 1 OFF Position see Fig 2 Pg 2 Dti If you press down on the Accelerator Pedal before switching the Ignition Key to the ON position the car will NOT move If this happens release the Accelerator Pedal then return the Ignition to the OFF position and start over at step 1 The car should begin to operate properly RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The operator of the car should have a good understanding of the operating system of the car and its features Always abide by all rules of safe operation DO NOT Let unqualified persons operate the vehicle DO NOT Overload the vehicle with people or weight doing so may cause damage to the motor or harm to the operator
12. ny other accessories wired to the DC DC power converter see Fig 4 Off On Headlight Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 DIRECTION SELECTOR Use the FORWARD REVERSE switch to select the desired direction of travel If you want to travel FORWARD turn the switch to the left side If you want to travel BACKWARDS turn the switch to the right side see Fig 5 Fig 5 ACCELERATOR PEDAL This will control your speed Press down slowly to increase speed The car will speed up with continued pressure applied to the pedal eventually reaching full soeed The car will slow down as you take pressure off the pedal When the pedal is fully lifted the electronic brake feature will begin to function If the car tends to accelerate too quickly or the electronic brake function does not create resistance stop the car and discuss this with your authorized Evergreen Dealer or experience mechanic immediately see Fig 6 pg 3 EEV GOAT 10 28 11 BRAKE PEDAL Is used in deceleration or parking See pre operation inspection items Pg 2 Braking force can be measured with a common bathroom scale and should be set at 65 75 lbs Travel distance of the brake pedal should be 2 3 of the distance from resting to the floor see Fig 7 PARKING BRAKE Is used when the car is unattended or stopped on an incline See pre operation inspection items pg2 If the Parking Brake fails to remain in the down position the Parking Brake is NOT set Repeat the procedure
13. or passengers and may also cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death DO NOT Operate the vehicle while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any other substance which could impair one s ability to operate the vehicle safely DO NOT Climb hills beyond a 20 grade DO NOT Travel across hills beyond a 14 grade DO NOT Overtake other vehicle at crossroads blind areas or any other area that could inhibit vision or safety DO NOT Drive the vehicle on unauthorized streets or highways DO NOT Change the Forward Reverse switch while the vehicle is in motion DO NOT Travel at unsafe speeds into turns corners or unstable surfaces AN wanninein The effectiveness of the Brakes may be reduced when the vehicle is driven through water EEV GOAT 10 28 11 SAFETY FEATURES The following safety features are available or standard on the Goat Electric Vehicle Windshield optional Rear Mechanical Disc Brakes Headlamps DOT Approved 3 Point Safety Belt optional Rear Tail Stop 8 Turn Lamps Driver 8 Passenger Side View Mirrors optional Parking Brake Dni A These safety features should NOT be removed for any reason If any of the above listed items are missing they MUST be replaced before operating the vehicle on public roads or highways EEV GOAT 10 28 11 MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES 1 The batteries connection wires and
14. owing down the vehicle When motor braking occurs power is putinto the batteries AC MOTOR ROLLAWAY FEATURE When the key ignition switch is in the ON position and all pressure is removed from the accelerator the vehicle can still roll forwards or backwards if this happens a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that the vehicle is moving The motor will slow the vehicles movement to allow the driver to return to the vehicle and properly set the parking brake The motor will not completely stop the vehicle it will only slow its movement down AN When the key ignition switch is in the OFF position the Rollaway Feature is disabled and the vehicle can roll away freely and possible at high speeds MAINTENANCE OF THE SPEED CONTROLLER The speed controller of the vehicle is responsible for controlling the speed motor braking regenerative braking torque high efficiency and low energy consumption by use of its sophisticated solid state technology For any problems related to this component you should contact your local authorized Evergreen Electric Vehicle Dealer or experience mechanic EEV GOAT 10 28 11 want AN Any changes repairs or modifications to the controller or electrical system outside the parameters set by the factory or the original design could void the warranty and or cause serious damage to the vehicle and or serious bodily injury to the driver passengers or persons around the vehicle We hi
15. ual Check brushes replace as necessary Vehicles Inspection to be equipped with AC System do not have brushes carried out by Front Wheel Bearings Check for snooth movement adjust or lubricate qualified with chassis general purpose wheel bearing Mechanic per grease if necessary If vehicle is equipped with 200 rounds or front disc brakes lubricate bearings with high 100 work hours temp disc brake wheel bearing grease Check and fill oil drain and refill 200z maximum Carry out lubrication as per schedule EEV GOAT 10 28 11 SCHEDULED OILING PROCEDURES Quarterly Inspection by owner or qualified mechanic Front Spindle King in 4 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease out by qualified mechanic per Seal Position 200 rounds or 100 work hours Check Front Wheel Bearings 6 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease EEV GOAT 10 28 11 STORING THE VEHICLE Fully charge the batteries see Maintenance of Batteries pg 10 Turn the Ignition Key to the OFF position and remove key see Fig 2 Pg 2 Store vehicle in an area where the batteries will not freeze SA al vad Ti If storing longer than 30 days disconnect positive battery terminal AC MOTOR BRAKING The AC Motor will provide additional braking force when the key ignition switch is in the ON position and pressure is removed from the accelerator The controller unit automatically recognizes this and applies braking force through the motor This will assist in sl
16. warranty to the original owner or leaser Batteries and Battery Chargers are covered by the specific manufacturer s warranties Batteries and Battery Chargers are covered by their specific manufacturer s warranties and are not included in the vehicle manufacturers warranty Contact your authorized dealer for assistance for any problems with batteries or battery chargers that may result in a defective claim or warranty related issue EXCLUSTIONS Excluded from any EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES warranty is damage to an electric car or part resulting from a cause other than a defect including but not limited to poor maintenance neglect abuse accident and collision maintenance adjustments unreasonable or unintended use improper installation of accessories installation of parts or accessories that are not original eguipment non approved alteration and acts of God Also excluded from an EVERGREEN ELECTRIC VEHICLES warranty are all fuses filters decals except safety decals lubricants routine where items such as charger plug receptacle brake shoes and pads tires belts brushes bushings cosmetic deterioration upholstery and items which deteriorate fade or fail due to exposure or ordinary wear and tear VOIDING OF WARRANTY THIS AND ANY OTHER WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF THE ELECTRIC CAR IS ABUSED OR USED IN AN UNINTEDED MANNER OR SHOWS INDICATIONS THAT IT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFICATIONS OF TH
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