Genie GS-2646 AV Operator's Manual page 47

Second Edition • Second Printing
Battery and Charger Instructions
Observe and Obey:

Do not use an external charger or booster
battery if machine is equipped with a Genie
charger.

Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.

Use proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the onboard charger.

If replacing onboard charger or batteries, use
only Genie authorized components.

Remote chargers must be compatible with
Genie batteries.
To Charge Battery
1 Be sure the batteries are connected before
charging the batteries.
2 Open the battery compartment. The
compartment should remain open for the entire
charging cycle.
Maintenance-free batteries
1 Connect the battery charger to a grounded
AC circuit.
2 The onboard charger will automatically shut off
when charging cycle is complete.
Part No. 1274894GT
Standard Batteries
1 Remove the battery vent caps and check
the battery acid level. If necessary, add only
enough distilled water to cover the plates.
Do not overfill prior to the charge cycle.
2 Replace the battery vent caps.
3 Connect the battery charger to a grounded
AC circuit.
4 The onboard charger will automatically shut off
when charging cycle is complete.
5 Check the battery acid level when the charging
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled
water to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not
overfill.
Dry Battery Filling and Charging
Instructions
1 Remove the battery vent caps and
permanently remove the plastic seal from the
battery vent openings.
2 Fill each cell with battery acid (electrolyte) until
the level is sufficient to cover the plates.
Do not fill to maximum level until the battery
charge cycle is complete. Overfilling can cause the
battery acid to overflow during charging. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
3 Install the battery vent caps.
4 Charge the battery.
5 Check the battery acid level when the charging
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled
water to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not
overfill.
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