Eric charger question

[william h]

I was told I should unplug my eric charger every 30 days from AC plug to reset the internal computer? Is there anything to this? News to me

[Sergio]

According to the manual:

Because the charger has a storage charge feature that automatically checks and recharges the batteries as
necessary, the charger can remain plugged to the vehicle throughout the storage period.

The only time it is necessary to unplug the ERIC charger from the AC outlet is when Red Triangle error light is ON.

This is the description from the manual:

The triangular status indicator light on the charger comes on in a solid red state to communicate a significant
charger hardware or software failure. See Charger Status Indicators on page 22-5. Before replacing the charger,
however, reset the charger in case the failure was caused by a temporary situation. To reset charger power, take
the following steps:
1. Unplug the AC cord from the AC power source.
2. Disconnect the DC cord under the rear-facing seat.
3. Wait for the red light to go off, wait 30 seconds, then plug the AC cord into the AC power source.
4. When the blue AC status indicator light comes on, reconnect the DC cord under the rear-facing seat.
5. If the triangular status indicator light comes on, contact your Club Car dealer. If the light does not come back on,
attempt to charge the vehicle as usual.

[william h]

Thanks

[HarryT]

Sergio;
There must be more than one model of the Eric as I maintain a fleet of 2015 Precidents and our chargers are definately not auto maintenance capable. Once they charge the batteries full they shut off, the only way to make it charge again is to unplug and replug. That is what my manuals say and what CC has told me.
HarryT

[william h]

that seems to be the way mine works also

[Sergio]

It is possible there are different firmware versions of the ERIC charger, but that text I quoted is straight out of the 2015 Precedent manual.

Are you guys saying you have waited more than 31 days after a charger cycle finished and it never started another one?

[william h]

i plug mine in every night, its off in the morning, and if i don't use the cart for a cal days I've never seen it kick bk on unless i unplug it and plug it bk in then it seems to run another charge cycle

[Sergio]

That would be normal behaviour if You want to force a charge cycle, the "storage mode" only forces a charge every 30 days ( since that is all is needed for storage) or sooner only if the charger determines it is necessary.

[william h]

thanks guess mine is working as it should.