Charging The Batteries (Wet; Check The Battery Water Level - Clarke SA40 20D Instructions For Use - Original Instructions

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CHARGING WET BATTERIES
Charge the batteries each time the machine is used or when the Battery Charge Level Indicator (F6) is reading less than full.
WARNING!
Do not top off the batteries before charging. Check to ensure the plates are covered only.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. If battery acid makes contact with your skin, fl ush the affected area with water for 5
minutes and seek medical attention.
Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.
When Servicing Batteries...
* Remove all jewelry
* Do not smoke
* Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
* Work in a well-ventilated area
* Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time
* ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable fi rst when replacing batteries
to prevent sparks.
* ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
If your machine shipped with an onboard battery charger do the following:
1 Turn the Key Switch (A) OFF.
2 See Figure 9. Open the Control Panel Housing (13) set the Prop Rod (32).
3 Empty the Recovery Tank (15) using the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (30). Tip
the Recovery Tank (15) back for proper ventilation.
4 Unwind the electrical cord for the onboard charger near the front of the machine
and plug it into a properly grounded outlet. Refer to the OEM product manual
for more detailed operating instructions. While AC power is applied to the
onboard charger all machine functions are disabled.
5 The Battery Charge Status LED (35) will begin fl ashing green. This indicates
that the charging cycle has begun. As the charging cycle continues, the fl ashing
of the LED will become more rapid.
6 When the Battery Charge Status LED (35) is steady on, the charging process
has completed. This may take several hours depending upon the condition of
the batteries before charging.
If your machine shipped without an onboard battery charger do the following:
1 Turn the Key Switch (A) OFF.
2 See Figure 9. Open the Control Panel Housing (13) set the Prop Rod (32).
3 Empty the Recovery Tank (15) using the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (30). Tip
the Recovery Tank (15) back for proper ventilation.
4 Disconnect the batteries from the machine and push the connector from the
charger into the Machine Battery Connector (33). Follow the instructions on the
battery charger. SERVICE NOTE: Make sure you plug the battery charger into
the connector that attaches to the batteries.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to fl oor surfaces, wipe water and acid from the top
of the batteries after charging. Under or overcharging will shorten
battery life and limit performance. Be sure to FOLLOW PROPER
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS!
CHECKING THE BATTERY WATER LEVEL
Check the water level of the batteries at least once a week.
Remove the vent caps and check the water level in each battery cell. Use distilled or demineralized water in a battery fi lling dispenser (available at most auto parts
stores) to fi ll each cell to the level indicator (or to .39 inches / 10 mm over the top of the separators). DO NOT over-fi ll the batteries!
CAUTION!
Acid can spill onto the fl oor if the batteries are overfi lled.
Tighten the vent caps. Wash the tops of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 liter of water).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SA40 - 56091196
FIGURE 9
F6
2
F
32
33
35
13
15
30
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