8 INSTALLATION GUIDE Tech Support 856-768-5700 Ext. 2 • TechSupport@LEDGlow.com LEDGlow Lighting, LLC • LEDGlow.com 4. Because an electric golf cart requires significant current for standard operation, several batteries are typically wired in series in order to achieve the power needed. It is extremely important to test the voltage of the chosen power source prior to installing the Golf Cart Battery Voltage Reducer as failure to install it correctly could lead to overheating and complete failure of the voltage reducer. This could also potentially damage components of the golf cart and/or light kit. • A 36 volt golf cart will typically have (6) 6 volt batteries but are not limited to just that configuration. (Figure A) • A 48 volt golf cart could be wired in several different configurations but are not limited to: o (6) 8 volt batteries. (Figure B) o (4) 12 volt batteries. (Figure C) o (1) 48 volt lithium battery. (Figure D) • A 72 volt golf cart could be wired in several different configurations but are not limited to: o (6) 12 volt batteries. (Figure E) o (1) 72 volt lithium battery. (Figure F) 5. Using a multimeter set to Volts DC, test each individual battery’s voltage. To do this, hold one lead from the multimeter to the negative post of the main battery. Then, hold the other lead from the multimeter to the positive post of each battery, taking note of the voltage displayed on the multimeter at each battery. The controller will be connected to both the main positive and negative battery posts where voltage is the greatest. This will ensure an even draw of power across all batteries. For most lithium battery configurations, you connect to the positive and the negative posts. Note: Keep in mind that if a Golf Cart is retrofitted to have lithium batteries it is very possible that it will have multiple lower voltage batteries wired in series in order to add up to the correct voltage. If a Golf Cart has more than one higher voltage lithium battery, it is wired in parallel and this is used to extend the range of use by adding the amperage of the batteries together to have them operate longer. 6. Disconnect the main negative terminal of the golf cart’s battery. 7. Find a good, flat metal surface to mount the Golf Cart Battery Voltage Reducer using screws and double-sided tape, away from any heat or moving parts. The Golf Cart Battery Voltage Reducer may reach high temperatures, so it is important that this is not installed in direct contact with any plastic parts of the golf cart. 8. Connect the Yellow Wire from the Input of the Reducer to the main positive terminal of the battery(s) on the golf cart using the eyelet connector. 9. Connect the Green Wire from the Input of the Reducer to the main negative terminal of the battery(s) on the golf cart using the eyelet connector. 10. Connect the Red Wire from the Output of the Reducer to the positive wire of the lighting accessory that you are installing to the golf cart using the crimp on butt connector. 11. Connect the Black Wire from the Output of the Reducer to the ground wire of the lighting accessory that you are installing to the golf cart using the crimp on butt connector.
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