Battery Connections; Battery Charging - Clarke CA90 32T Service Manual

Service Manual – CA90 32T

Battery Connections

• The batteries should be connected in series as shown in the diagram below.
• Battery terminals and cables should be cleaned and checked periodically.
• Apply a coating or protective spray on the cable connections to prevent corrosion.

Battery Charging

WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result from hydrogen gas. Keep sparks
and fire away ! Keep battery compartment open when charging.
• Turn the key switch to the "OFF" position.
• Insure the recovery tank is drained.
• Open the recovery tank, and set the prop rod to hold the tank in the UP position.
• Plug approved charger into a grounded wall outlet before plugging the charger into the machine.
• Plug the charger into the GRAY connector attached to the battery pack.
• The charger will automatically begin to charge the batteries, and it will automatically shut down when
the charging cycle is complete.
• Upon completion of the charge, first unplug the charger from the wall outlet, then dis-connect the charger
from the battery pack.
• Check the fluid levels in the batteries after charging is completed.
• Re-connect the GRAY connector from the battery pack to the machine connector.
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