Genie GR-12 Operators Manual With Maintenance Information page 27

Third Edition • Second Printing
Battery and Charger Instructions
Observe and Obey:
Do not use an external charger or booster
battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Use proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the machine.
Use only a Genie authorized battery and
charger.
To Charge Batteries
Maintenance - free batteries
1 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC
circuit.
2 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully
charged.
Part No. 97773
Standard Batteries
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Raise the platform approximately 5 feet / 1.5 m.
3 Open the battery cover. Rest the cover against
the chassis.
4 Lower the platform until the mast just contacts
the battery cover.
5 Turn the key switch to the off position.
6 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
tight and free of corrosion.
7 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.
8 Replace the battery vent caps.
9 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC
circuit.
10 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully
charged.
11 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.
12 Raise the platform and lower the cover.
GR-12 • GR-15 • GR-20
Operator's Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Crushing hazard. Keep hands clear
of the battery cover when lowering
the platform.
25