Kärcher B 140 R Manual page 21

Start up
Batteries
Please observe the following warning notes
when handling batteries:
Observe the directions on the bat-
tery, in the instructions for use and
in the vehicle operating instruc-
tions
Wear eye protection
Keep children away from acid and
batteries
Danger of explosion
Fire, sparks, naked flames and
smoking must be strictly avoided
Danger of chemical burns
First aid
Warning note
Disposal
Do not throw the battery into the
regular waste
Danger
Danger of explosion. Do not put tools or
similar on the battery, i.e. on the terminal
poles and cell connectors.
Risk of injury. Ensure that wounds never come
into contact with lead. Always clean your hands
after having worked with batteries.
Insert batteries and connect
The BP package model contains a built-in
battery.
Tilt the water tank backwards.
Insert the battery in the trough.
Warning
Pay attention to correct poles.
Connect the connection cable to the
free battery poles (+) and (-).
Tilt the water tank towards the front.
Warning
Charge the battery before commissioning
the machine.
Charging battery
Note
The device is equipped with a safety mech-
anism to prevent total discharge, i.e. when
the permissible minimum capacity is
reached, then the machine can only be
driven and existing lamps can be switched
on. In such a case, the battery monitoring
symbol on the control console glows red.
Drive the machine directly to the charg-
ing station; avoid any steep gradients in
the process.
Note
While using other batteries (for e.g. batter-
ies from other manufacturers) the total dis-
charge protection level must be reset by
the Kärcher aftersales service according to
the respective battery.
Danger
Risk of electric shock. Observe supply net-
work and fuse protection - see "Charger".
Only use the charger in dry rooms with suf-
ficient ventilation!
Note
Average charging time is approx. 10 hours.
The recommended chargers (matching the
batteries used) are regulated electronically
and will automatically switch off the charg-
ing process.
Danger
Danger of explosion. Wet batteries can
only be charged with opened hood.
Empty the dirt water reservoir.
Tilt the dirt water tank backwards.
Remove battery plug and join it to the
charging cable.
Connect the charger to the mains and
turn it on.
After charging
Switch off the charger and remove the
plug from the socket.
Pull the battery cable from the charger
cable and connect it to the machine.
Low maintenance batteries (wet batter-
ies)
Add distilled water one hour before the
charging process comes to an end; fol-
low the correct acid level. There are
corresponding indicators on the battery.
At the end of the charging process, all
cells must gas.
Danger
Danger of causticization!
– Adding water to the battery in its dis-
charged state can cause the acid to
leak.
– Use safety glasses while handling bat-
tery acid and follow the safety instruc-
tions to avoid personal injury or damage
to clothes.
– Should the acid spray on to the skin or
clothes, rinse immediately with lots of
water.
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Warning
Risk of damage!
– Use only distilled or desalinated water
(EN 50272-T3) for filling the battery.
– Do not add any substances (so-called
performance improving agents), else
warranty claims will not be entertained.
Recommended batteries
Battery set
400 Ah, wet batteries
240 Ah, wet batteries
Recommended chargers
Charger
400 Ah
240 Ah
Batteries and chargers are available in spe-
cialised stores.
Recommended accessories
Storage system to refill wet batteries.
– With wall mount, order no.: 2.641-234.0
– Without wall mount, order no.: 2.641-
244.0
Maximum battery dimensions
Length Width
620 mm 430 mm
If you use wet batteries in the Bp model,
then follow the following instructions:
– It is necessary to conform to the maximum
battery dimensions.
– While charging wet (maintenance-free)
batteries, it is necessary to tilt the seat up-
ward.
– While charging wet batteries, follow the
specifications of the battery manufacturer.
Remove the battery
Tilt the water tank backwards.
Disconnect batteries.
Remove the battery from the pan.
Tilt the water tank towards the front.
Unloading
Note
Pull the red battery plug to put all functions
out of operation immediately.
Remove the packaging film.
Remove the elastic tape fasteners at
the stop points.
Three indicated floor boards of the pal-
let are fastened with screws. Unscrew
these boards.
Place the boards on the edge of the pal-
let. Place the boards in such a way that
they lie in front of the four wheels of the
machine. Fasten the boards with
screws.
Order No.
6.654-052.0
6.654-112.0
Order No.
6.654-139.0
6.654-193.0
Height
467 mm
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