Support
Here at Goliath Carts we believe the you can judge a company by the support you get after the sale is made, not before. For that reason we are constantly developing tools and resources to help you get the most out of your Goliath Carts products and tools. Below you will find best practices to help you get the most out of your products, troubleshooting tips, and warranty information should repairs ever be needed.
No matter what you need, our professional and courteous staff is here to help.
Terms, Conditions & Warranty Information
Standard Payment Terms & Conditions:
Prepayment is required for all orders. Established distributor accounts have Net 30 terms with approved credit and established credit limit.
Claims:
Our responsibility for the shipment of merchandise ends when the carrier accepts the products. Open and inspect the package before signing the bill of lading. It is critically important to note any damage on the bill of lading prior to signing for receipt. Failure to do so will result in a denial of claim. All claims for damage or shortages must be made directly with the carrier, within seven (7) days after your receipt of the merchandise, after which, the merchandise will be deemed accepted. Claims made after this time period will not be honored. All shipments should be inspected immediately upon receipt of, and prior to any use of, the merchandise. The filing of such a claim in no way alters the terms of payment due.
Order Placement:
We recommend using the Quote page on our website. Call in orders to (866) 694-2278. Orders can be Faxed or emailed to Goliath Carts on company letterhead. Any changes must be communicated in writing.
Pricing:
Goliath Carts reserves the right to revise all prices and freight terms without notice.
Custom Orders:
Due to their unique nature, we are unable to accept returns of customized products, unless, a defect in manufacturing is present as reasonably determined by us. Please make sure that you approve the proof and check material specifications.
Lead Times:
Lead Times will be noted on our proposals but are subject to change. Generally lead times vary from 2 to 4 weeks.
Warranty:
All metal components are warranted against defect in material and workmanship for 2 years from date of purchase. Electronic components are warranted for 1 year from ship date. You are required to call our support department at 866-694-2278 to troubleshoot any problems prior to an RMA being issued.
Returned Goods Policy:
Returns will not be accepted without prior written authorization and compliance with shipping instructions as provided by Goliath Carts. All goods must be returned in good condition and freight prepaid. A minimum restocking charge of 30% is made on all authorized returns of standard product for credit. An additional charge will be made for any repairs as necessary.
Product Design:
We reserve the right to change product design, specifications, construction and performance at any time without prior notice. Additionally we reserve the right to discontinue products at any time without prior notice. These can be Goliath Products or items that we include in our accessory kits and technology packages.
Please contact our sales department at 866-694-2278 for any additional information.
Troubleshooting Tips
The chart below is intended to assist you in troubleshooting problems with the power system.
This includes the battery, inverter, charger, power strip and kill switch.
Here are some troubleshooting tips for the Goliath G1 Power system.
Power System Troubleshooting Tips
| Component | Problem | Source of Problem | Solution |
| Basic | No power | Nut & bolt connections at battery and back of inverter / charger may be loose | Check all connections and tighten |
| Inverter not turned on | Make sure inverter is in the ON position | ||
| Power strip | Check that powe rstrip is connected to inverter and set to ON. Try another power strip if no there is no light on the power strip | ||
| Kill switch | Make sure the kill switch is on and the key is in. | ||
| Component | Problem | Source of Problem | Solution |
| Battery | Not powering equipment | Low voltage <11 volts or no reading at all | If battery indicator lights are red, recharge battery w/separate charger beyond 11.5v. If no reading, check that cables are connected to battery. |
| Positive and negative cables may have been incorrectly installed – thus damaging cells in battery. | May need to replace battery. | ||
| Check battery casing for damage or terminal residue. | May need to replace battery. | ||
| Multiple batteries not connected correctly. | Check that cables are connected in series (see FAQs) | ||
| Has been used for 250+ full cycles. | May need to replace battery. | ||
| Component | Problem | Source of Problem | Solution |
| Inverter | Shuts down | The battery may be < 11 volts. | Need to recharge battery with separate charger beyond 11.5v. |
| Drawing more watts that the inverter can handle. | LED in front will be red. Disconnect one or more pieces of equipment that are drawing power. Press reset button. | ||
| Power up equipment a minute apart since this is when the equipment draws the most watts. | |||
| For 800 watt stand alone inverter, switch on & off. You may need to replace the 30 amp fuse. | |||
| Inverter is set in “off” position | Switch to “On” | ||
| Positive and negative cables may have been incorrectly installed – thus damaging the inverter | May have to replace inverter / charger | ||
| Component | Problem | Source of Problem | Solution |
| Charger | Batteries do not charge much beyond 12v | Some cells in battery may have been damaged if left in a discharged state | May have to replace battery if you cannot bring it up beyond 12v. |
| Charger is not functioning | May need to replace charger, but try to charge a good battery to confirm it is a problem with the charger. | ||
| Charger is not functioning | Fuse may have blown, replace 30 amp fuse in the Iota Charger |
To speak to a technical support specialist, please contact us at 866-694-2278