PowaKaddy FX3 Electric Trolley Owner’s Manual
- June 7, 2024
- PowaKaddy
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PowaKaddy FX3 Electric Trolley
Thank you for purchasing the all new PowaKaddy. Please read the following instructions carefully. Battery care is very important, please refer to Section 9 for detailed instructions. When you receive your new PowaKaddy you will have the following: 1 x Trolley | 1 x Battery | 1 x Charger | 2 x Wheels | 1 x Instruction pack
Product Warranty
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Warranties. You will require the serial numbers for the Trolley, Battery and
Charger. These are located on the individual items. The serial number on the
trolley is located in the rear joint, See image.
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Getting Started
Remove the front wheel assembly, wheels and frame from the box. Slide the
front wheel assembly into the frame and secure using the two Hex bolts and
washers provided in the Manual Pack using the supplied Hex Key. Note: please
save the hex hey for adjusting the handle height, see Section 6. Remove the
axle caps and fit the wheels by pressing the release button and sliding onto
the axle until the clutch is engaged. Note: The wheels can be locked into two
positions on the axle; push onto the inner groove to engage the clutches. The
outer groove can be used when drive is not required.
Unfold Your Trolley
To open the frame, press the grey main lock button (highlighted in red) and
lift the handle until the rear and upper joints click into place. Rotate To
fold the trolley, reverse the process to fold so that the handle hook locks
into the rear joint.
Lithium Battery
IMPORTANT – you must fully charge your battery before using your trolley.
Always recharge your battery within 24 hrs of use. Failure to do so could
reduce the life of your battery. See Section 9 Battery Care, for detailed
instructions. Your PowaKaddy trolley features an innovative Plug’n’Play™
battery system including sprung terminals and a locking feature to maintain
power connection over uneven terrain. Once your battery is charged and trolley
assembled, connect your battery as shown.
- Engage the front of the battery.
- Press the rear until the battery clips into position.
- Press the Power button to turn the trolley on.
To remove the battery, first turn the off via the power button. Pull the grey
latch to disengage the battery before lifting from the frame.
Note: The Lithium battery can be stored within the tray for
transportation. Please ensure you turn off the battery using the power button.
Leaving your battery on with the Green LED illuminated could lead to your
battery discharging or trolley activating during transportation.
Front Wheel Adjust
Your trolley is pre-set to run straight but if your trolley is running off course, adjust by:
- Release the front wheel lever.
- Rotate up to make your trolley track more to the LEFT.
- Rotate down to track more to the RIGHT.
- Once you are happy the trolley is running straight re-apply the lever to lock in position.
Handle Height Adjust
The handle height is pre-set to suit most users but can be adjusted to one of
five positions. To adjust:
- With the trolley fully open, remove the locking bolt from the height adjust plate using the 4mm hex key supplied in your manual pack.
- Raise or lower the handle to the new desired position.
- Tighten the bolt back up ensuring the adjustment plates on both sides are locked into the mating features.
Controls Overview
Once your battery is fully charged and connected, your trolley is ready to
use. The control functions are detailed below.
Note: Your trolley includes a power save mode to extend the life of your
battery. After 20 minutes of sitting idle, the trolleys display will turn off.
To wake up, rotate or press the control dial.
Control Dial: Turn to control the speed of the trolley in normal
operation. Press to pause and resume at your selected speed.
Power Indicator: Displays whether power is being applied to the drive
system. (Green – ON) (Red – OFF)
Speed Setting: Rotate the control dial to adjust the speed of the trolley
from 0 – 9 when the motor is powered on. Press the control dial to pause and
resume your selected speed.
Battery Gauge: Displays the trolleys battery status. As you progress
through your round the bars will extinguish from full to empty. When the final
bar is extinguished it indicates that the battery is flat. When your battery
is new you may lose only one bar during the entire round. As your battery
ages, you may lose more bars.
If you lose all the bars this could indicate;
- you have not fully charged your battery
- your battery is nearing the end of its useful life and you should consider buying a replacement. For further battery care information, please refer to Section 9.
Electronic Braking System
The all new Electronic Braking System (EBS) is an option extra feature on 2020
PowaKaddy range. The EBS is an automatic assisted braking system for downhill
descends, maintaining the selected speed to prevent the trolley running away
from the user. In addition, the trolley will hold a selected speed uphill,
removing the need for constant adjustment of the control dial.
Warning: EBS is an assisted braking system for hill descent, not a 100%
parking brake. The trolley must be powered on and the wheels engaged with the
clutches for the braking system to function. The drive system uses a limited
slip differential to allow braking and provide ease of manoeuvrability. Try to
avoid traversing a steep hill as the load of the trolley will mostly be
applied to the lower wheel on the slope and may cause the higher wheel to
slip. If your trolley loses traction and the wheels start to spin, reduce the
speed and apply even pressure on the handle to increase traction of both
wheels.
Caution: Wet or loose ground conditions may cause the wheels to lock and
slip on steep slopes. When walking up, down or traversing slopes, please
maintain a firm grip on the handle to assist the trolley and avoid injury or
damage.
Battery Care
PLUG ‘n’ PLAY™
Please note; in normal conditions the Extended 30V Lithium Battery will do 36
holes when used on a PowaKaddy product. Conditions such as long or
exceptionally hilly courses, wet ground conditions and excessively heavy golf
bags may reduce the range of the trolley
- Plug the charger into the mains – the charger indicator light will be green.
- Turn on the battery by press and holding the power button until the green light is illuminated.
- Plug the battery into the charger. The charger light will turn from green to red to indicate the charging process has started.
- Once the battery is fully charged, the charger status light will be continuous green. At this point, remove the battery from the charger and the charger from the outlet.
- Turn off the battery using power button.
- The charging process will take approximately 8 hours depending on the extent of the discharge and battery capacity.
- Avoid leaving your battery on charge for longer than 12 hours. If left for a long period of time, the battery will automatically turn off.
Battery Safety
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Never short circuit a battery. Keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys and other small metal objects that can make a connection between the terminals.
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Do not splash or immerse in liquids.
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Do not store or charge the battery in locations where the temperatures may exceed below -10° (14° F) or above 40° C (105° F) such as outdoor sheds or metal buildings in summer.
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Only charge your PowaKaddy battery using the approved charger supplied. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause fire.
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Never use the battery if the casing or terminals are damaged.
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There are no serviceable parts within the battery, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY or attempt a repair. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
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The battery is a sealed unit. In the unlikely event liquid leaks from the battery, do not touch the liquid as it may cause irritation or burns.
Follow these precautions:- Skin contact – Wash with soap and water.
- Inhalation – Expose to fresh air and seek medical advice.
- Eye contact – Immediately wash with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
- Disposal – wear gloves to handle the battery and dispose of immediately; contact your local council or recycling centre.
- Do not incinerate the battery even if damaged.
- Only use a PowaKaddy Battery with a compatible PowaKaddy Trolley. Use of the battery pack on other products may create risk of injury or fire.
Charging Safety
- Do not probe terminals with conductive objects.
- Only charge a PowaKaddy battery using the supplied PowaKaddy charger. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
- Only charge on a hard, flat surface.
- The charger will get warm, do not cover the charger.
- Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
- Do not use a charger if the plug, leads, contacts or casing is damaged.
- Remove the plug with care Do not pull on the cord.
- Avoid using an extension cable.
Lithium Battery Storage
Batteries are to be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat or cold; ideally store at room temperature. Charge your battery fully before storing. Charge once every three months thereafter.
Battery Transportation
Ensure the battery is turned off when transporting the trolley to avoid activating the trolley and discharging the battery. Check with your airline before attempting to ship your battery by air.
Lithium Battery Disposal
At the end of its useful life, please discard the battery with due care for the environment.
- If possible, run down the battery completely and remove from the trolley.
- Take the battery to your local recycling centre.
Maintenance
Your PowaKaddy trolley is easy to maintain.
- Never jet wash or immerse in water. Clean the trolley using a sponge and warm water to remove mud, grass and other debris.
- Occasionally remove the wheels and apply grease to the axles and moving parts.
Your serial number can be found in the cavity of the rear joint, please make a
note for future reference. Should you experience a problem with your PowaKaddy
product, please visit
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References
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