Use/Operation; Battery Check/Setting On A New Machine; Battery Installation - Clarke RA40 Instructions For Use Manual

revised 07/2017

USE/OPERATION

WARNING!
On some points of the machine there are some adhesive plates indicating:
– DANGER
– WARNING
– CAUTION
– CONSULTATION
While reading this Manual, the operator must pay particular attention to the symbols shown on the plates (see Visible Symbols On
The Machine paragraph).
Do not cover these plates for any reason and immediately replace them if damaged.

BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW MACHINE

WARNING!
The electric components of the machine can be seriously damaged if the batteries are either improperly installed
or connected.
The batteries must be installed by qualified personnel only.
Check the batteries for damage before installation.
Handle the batteries with great care.
The machine requires 2 12V batteries, connected according to the diagram shown in Figure 1.
The machine can be supplied in one of the following modes:
Batteries already installed on the machine
1. Ensure that the battery connector (6) is connected.
2. When first using the machine with new batteries, perform a full charging cycle (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
Without batteries
1. Buy appropriate batteries (see "Technical Data" paragraph). For battery choice and installation, apply to qualified battery
Retailers.
2. Set the machine according to the type of batteries installed as shown in the Service key paragraph, in Maintenance chapter.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Battery Installation
1. Turn the ignition key (41) to "O" to turn off the machine.
2. Disconnect the battery connector by pressing the
emergency push-button (5).
3. Lift the cover (18) and check that the recovery tank (17) is
empty, otherwise empty it with the drain hose (26).
4. Close the cover (18).
5. Grasp the handle (35) and carefully lift the recovery tank
assembly (17).
6. The machine is supplied with cables suitable to install 2
12V batteries.
7. Carefully lift the batteries until the relevant compartment,
then place them properly.
8. Route and install the battery cable as shown in Figure 1,
then carefully tighten the nut on each battery terminal.
9. Place the protection cap on each terminal, then connect
the battery connector (6).
10. Disengage the support rod (36), then grasp the handle (35)
and carefully lower the recovery tank assembly (17).
Battery Charging
11. Fully charge the batteries (see the procedure in
Maintenance chapter).
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