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- Page 1 User Manual QOD Electric Golf Caddy Version 1.30 QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 1 of 24...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
First Use ..........................7 Box Contents ..........................7 Assembly Instructions ........................7 General Purpose for Your Caddy ....................7 Features ..........................8 Mini Miser Lithium Battery ....................9 Battery Charging Steps and Procedures ..................9 Connections ..........................10 Battery Charger Connections ....................11 Charger and Battery ........................12 Specification ........................13 Expanding Your QOD Caddy ....................14 Battery Fitting ........................17 Golf Bag Fitting ........................18 Control Functions and Usage of Your QOD Caddy ............... 19 Usage of Caddy with Controls ....................20 Tracking ..........................20 One-Way Bearings ........................20 Cruise Control ..........................20 Guiding the Caddy in the Most Effective Way ..............21 Steering ............................. 21 General Warnings ......................22 Folding and Unfolding the Caddy ....................22 Downhill Terrain ........................22 Flat Terrain ..........................22 Lifting ............................22 Frame ............................22 Wheels ............................22 Caddy Maintenance ......................23... - Page 3 Please keep a record of your caddy serial number here for future reference. Q O D Serial number is located on the back of the bottom chassis. QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 3 of 24...
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Page 4: Recommendation For Efficient And Safe Operation
When first using your caddy, practice in a large open area. Take the time to practice controlling your caddy with the start/stop switch on the handle and using the distance control function. - Page 5 The caddy is best operated on soft and smooth surfaces such as fairways. • For best performance, heavier cart bags are recommended. • DO NOT pull the caddy behind a golf cart or other vehicle. Doing so is likely to cause motor damage or crashes. • DO NOT direct QOD towards people or other carts. • DO NOT use the battery for any other purpose other than using it to drive the golf caddy.
- Page 6 (move heavy balls and items to both sides equally and to the lower part of your bag, or shift the bag on the caddy). • Also, when operating your caddy, anticipate the slope of the course to avoid frequent corrections in direction. In some extreme environments — such as very uneven terrain, steep hills, narrow and/or sloped cart paths, muddy areas, gravel paths, close to bunkers and hazards, around bushes and trees — it is strongly recommended to operate the caddy via manual control from the T handle to prevent any collisions, damage or the need for complicated correction/adjustment maneuvers.
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Page 7: First Use
General Purpose Use of Your QOD Caddy The caddy is designed to carry your golf bag on any golf course on which you would normally walk or drive a golf cart. The heavier the bag, the more energy it requires to propel the caddy and bag. Use good judgment as to where you want to walk. If you normally walk around a hill or steep incline, then do so with the QOD Caddy. The harder you work it, the harder you work yourself. The purpose of this caddy is to transport your golf bag with minimum effort. It is not designed to climb steep slopes that you would normally not climb or ride up or down in a riding caddy. The caddy was designed to accommodate a standard golf bag with clubs. Extra-large golf bags with a maximum diameter at the top of 22 cm (8.7 in) also fit the caddy. All electric caddies... -
Page 8: Features
• Silent & powerful 180-watt motor – for cruising around those rough, rugged, hilly courses • Long lasting lithium battery with battery case and charger • Four wheels for perfect balance • Floatation rubber tires with gripping thread for smooth operation on the roughest courses • Front tires push in for storage and push out for stability during use • Folds with ease in seconds – with no essential, separate parts to attach except the battery • Simple to operate and steer • Variable speeds – match it to your walking pace • Cruise control for flat or gradual sloping fairways • Comfortable for right- or left-hand users • Solid slope performance • Handle adjusts up and down – perfect for golfers of any height • Minimum boot space required (Fit four easily in the boot of a full-size car) • Powder coated aluminum frame – high-grade bolts, grips and fasteners for reliable use • Sure-lock ratchet – locks handle into operating position • Stringently tested in Australia, United States, and the United Kingdom • Distant control with countdown feature • Water resistant (not waterproof) • Low Maintenance QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 8 of 24... -
Page 9: Mini Miser Lithium Battery
Size: 166mm x 126mm x 75mm (6.54 in x 4.96 in x 2.95 in) Weight: 18ah - 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) Voltage: 14.4v 12 Volts Nominal Capacity: 18 Amps Hours (18 to 36 holes) Your QOD is supplied with Mini Miser battery in a package that includes the charger and a battery protector case. An initial charge is required before first use because the battery is brand new and will only have a partial charge. With the charger provided, fully charge the battery until the LED turns green. No other charger should ever be used with this battery. Please check that the battery begins its charging cycle via the red LED indicator. Your Mini Miser lithium battery is a high-performance battery with the latest technology imbedded, providing advanced power, storage, light weight, long life and stability. A small amount of care and attention will ensure a long and efficient life of the battery, so please read on. The charger is a lithium phosphate charger and has been specially designed for the Mini Miser lithium batteries, which meet international standards. It consists of many... -
Page 10: Connections
On the other end of the cable is a Torberry/ Anderson connection system. Please ensure that the red wire is connected to the positive terminal on the battery and the black wire is connected to the negative connection. When connecting the battery lead to your caddy, you MUST ensure that the black & red connection plug matches. Both connections need to align with their own color coding, or you will damage your caddy’s electrical system. DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY if the plug doesn’t go red-to-red and black-to-black from the battery to your caddy. Please inspect your leads each time you plug them in to make sure there are no signs of melting, corroded contacts, etc. They are easily replaced if they should ever become worn down. -
Page 11: Battery Charger Connections
Battery Charger Connections If you replace your battery and the color coding is wrong — meaning the plugs don’t match on the battery and caddy — simply rearrange the plugs to solve this problem. The plugs can be slid apart by following these simple steps. 2. 3. 4. Slide the black rubber boot around the plug, down the wire and away from the plug. Slide the two plugs apart by pushing one up and one down. Slide the two sides back together after changing it to the opposite side, ensuring the plugs match with your caddy. Finally, slide and refit the rubber boot around the plugs. Charger – Warning Do not drop or throw the charger. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid. Do not disassemble the charger. Do not cover the charger while charging. Do not use if cables are frayed or damaged. Do not open or disassemble the charger. Only use the charger supplied to charge the battery. Place the charger on a hard, flat, heat-resistant surface in a well-ventilated area. Battery – Warning Do not short the battery terminals or open casing. To do so would invalidate your warranty. -
Page 12: Charger And Battery
• Do not submerge the lithium battery in water, or deliberately spray with water or other liquids. To clean, use a lightly dampened cloth. • IMPORTANT: If submerged under water or if water may have entered due to damage to casing, place outdoors in a non-combustible container covered in sand away from other flammable material, and contact QOD or your local authority for further advice. • Do not leave the battery on charge in temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or expose the lithium battery to temperatures below -5 °C (23 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). • Only use a Mini Miser charger with your battery. A mismatch of battery and charger could cause damage. -
Page 13: Specification
Specification Drive Train/Transmission Type: Power Polymer Gear, Steel Worm Drive, with 25:1 Gear Ratio Rate Weight Net Weight Caddy: Approx. 11.25 kg (24.8 lbs) Speed Approximately 6.0 km (3.73 mi) Distance/Range 20 km (12.43 mi) / 18-36 Holes Maximum Load 25 kg (55.12 lbs) Climbing Ability 20 degrees USB Power Output +5v Construction Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Zinc-Plated Steel and Nylon 6.6 Dimensions Folded: 42.5(L) x 37.5(W) x 31.5(H) cm 14.96(L) x 16.92(W) x 12.59(H) in Full (cm) 63(L) x 63(W) x Adjustable to 93(H) Full (in) 24.8(L) x 24.8(W) x 36.6(H) in QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 13 of 24... -
Page 14: Expanding Your Qod Caddy
Expanding Your QOD Caddy Step 1 Undo the top knuckle lever on the caddy to extend top arm and lock into place after positioning. Step 2 Undo the bottom knuckle lever to adjust the position of the lower arm to be parallel and lock into place. QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 14 of 24... - Page 15 Step 3 Loosen back lever and pull the arm upwards, extending its full height and lock lever. (It is designed to only sit in one position when extended with the locking system.) Step 4 Standing in front of your QOD Caddy, pull the front piece of the caddy towards you to extend the length of your caddy and let down bottom bag support. Picture for illustration only. Step 5 Lift wheels off the ground and turn the lever on the frontend piece counter-clockwise to loosen the wheels lock position, then pull both front wheels outwards at the same time to extend. You have now finished extending your QOD Golf Caddy. To collapse your QOD Caddy, please reverse the steps/procedures above. QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 15 of 24...
- Page 16 Additional Pictures of the QOD Trolley QOD TROLLEY FULLY FOLDED QOD TROLLEY FULLY OPENED – VIEWED FROM THE REAR QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 16 of 24...
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Page 17: Battery Fitting
Battery Fitting Step 1 Locate the battery cradle on the caddy. Step 2 Place the battery in the battery cradle with the lead facing to the rear of caddy. Step 3 Locate the battery connection plug on the caddy located on the side of the caddy. Step 4 Plug the connection on the battery into the caddy. Make sure the connections align black-to-black and red-to-red and the wheel is not rubbing on the battery lead. Important: Please refer to battery manual for battery usage and care. QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 17 of 24... -
Page 18: Golf Bag Fitting
Golf Bag Fitting Place and position your golf bag in the center on the bag holders and stretch the bungee cord around your golf bag to lock the bag in position onto your caddy. Push one of the end knobs into the cord of the other (as shown in photos) to lock the bag off as follows: Step 1 Upper bag holder Step 2 Lower bag holder QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 18 of 24... -
Page 19: Control Functions And Usage Of Your Qod Caddy
Control Functions and Usage of Your QOD Caddy Usage of the Caddy with Controls Complete Handle and Controls Red light indicator (Power) – A flashing red light on the handle indicates that the battery is too low to drive the caddy. LCD display shows variable speed between values 1 to 9. USB Connection On the righthand side behind the T handle, there is a USB connection for the convenience of charging your GPS or other devices while on the course. Power will output during the duration of the battery being connected to the caddy if any device is connected. Charging will be slower because the power output is similar to a computer output. ON/OFF Button Needs to be held down for a few seconds (or until light turns on) before caddy will turn on and off. Variable Speed Control (Mutually Independent) Variable speed adjustments, up to 5 speeds. Only one speed control can be used at a time as the potentiometer and variable speed button are mutually independent of each other. When the Speed Button Potentiometer caddy starts, the speed will gradually increase due to the soft start. Time Forward Advance Time forward advance allows the caddy to run for a set amount of time with a countdown feature for your reference. It operates at a preset speed which is not adjustable. • 10 seconds – Runs for 10 seconds and stops • 20 seconds – Runs for 20 seconds and stops • 30 seconds – Runs for 30 seconds and stops... -
Page 20: Tracking
If you need to stop on a downhill slope, turn the caddy 90 degrees to a sideways position. On steep inclines — use your good judgment. Remember, you need to have a good control of your caddy. Never use the caddy to pull you up a hill. Look at the terrain, and you will soon become accustomed to the easiest and most appropriate path for both you and the caddy. Remember that your caddy is designed to go where you would normally walk. Attempting to climb steep inclines always requires a more urgent draw on the battery. -
Page 21: Guiding The Caddy In The Most Effective Way
The caddy achieves best balance results by placing the battery over the front wheels to act as a counter balance. This does not affect the ease of steering; however, it does give the caddy more tracking capabilities as the front wheels have less chance of bouncing. Very rough terrain or rock caddy paths will affect the tracking. Never leave the caddy unattended on downhill slopes. If you do, the caddy may run away from you. Place the caddy sideways to avoid rolling if left unattended. Steering Easily turn on the drive wheel by lifting the front wheels: For small directional changes of less than 45 degrees, simply apply sideways pressure to the handle. Do not twist the handle or put the caddy in a position where it is running on two outside wheels. For abrupt turns, the one-way bearing makes turning on the drive wheels easy to do on all surfaces. For abrupt turns of 45 degrees or more, simply push down on the handle and turn the caddy. The differential action of the one-way bearings allows one wheel to remain stationary and the other wheel to rotate — just like the drive wheels of a vehicle. General Warnings QOD Golf International. www.qodgolf.com Warning: Product Patent Protected, Design Protected, Copyright Protected. All rights Reserved Page 21 of 24... -
Page 22: Folding And Unfolding The Caddy
This should NOT be mistaken for a handle. Pulling on this cable can detach the wires from the handle or controller and render the caddy unusable. • Always lock the knuckle lever in both the expanded and folded position. Make sure the teeth in the round knuckle mesh before locking. Not locking the knuckle lever when the caddy is in transit can cause damage to the caddy on heavy bumps. • Watch that your hands do not become pinched in the folding frame. Downhill Terrain • Do not drive the caddy great distances away from you. • Never leave the caddy unattended on downhill slopes as the caddy can roll forward whether the motor is on or off. Flat Terrain • On flat fairways, you will most likely walk alone beside or behind the caddy. Remember, always keep control of the caddy and never operate the caddy faster than you wish to walk. Lifting • When lifting the caddy or battery at any time, lift with your legs and not with your back to help prevent injury. Frame • Never stand on the frame. The weight of a person or even a large child could cause damage to the frame, particularly the axles. This caddy is designed to carry a golf bag and golf clubs only. -
Page 23: Caddy Maintenance
Caddy Maintenance As your golf caddy is an electric vehicle, it is necessary to continuously maintain it throughout its life. QOD highly recommends you service your caddy at regular intervals to maximize performance, durability and reliability. During annual service, the battery is checked, the nuts and bolts tightened, the motor is checked, the gearbox is checked, and all electrical connections are checked. Prior to undertaking any repairs, the QOD repair center/country distributor will contact you to explain what needs to be done, if anything. To book your caddy for its annual service, please refer to www.qodgolfusa.com or contact QOD Golf International by email to find your nearest QOD repair center/country distributor. In order to get maximum value and use out of your caddy, it is important to maintain your caddy by keeping it clean and tidy. We recommend that you wipe down your caddy after every round of golf. Emphasis should be placed on the sliding parts. -
Page 24: Warning
European Countries, USA, Canada, China, Australia and Australasia. As of the high-product exposure, this is an acknowledgement that the product purchased will be safe and free from any infringement type on all QOD Golf International products. QOD Golf International product designs are exclusive property of their respective authors, and must not be reproduced or used without their express consent, and any partial or total reproduction of the content is strictly prohibited.