Check The Lifting Chain Adjustments; Check The Battery - Dc Models - Genie DPL-25S Service Manual

Section 4 - Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
TABLE B PROCEDURES
B-3
Check the Lifting Chain
Adjustments
Maintaining proper adjustment of the lifting chains
is essential to safe machine operation. Failure to
maintain proper chain adjustment could result in
unsafe operating conditions and may cause
component damage.
1 Lower the platform.
2 Lower the platform side guard rails to the
stowed position.
3 Measure the maximum height of the machine.
Result: The machine should be no taller than
specification.
Note: If measurement does not meet specification,
adjust the chains. See Repair procedure 5-3, How
to Adjust the Lifting Chains.
Specifications
Model
DPL-25S
DPL-30S
DPL-35S
4 - 8
Height
78 inches 197.8 cm
78 inches 197.8 cm
78 inches 197.8 cm
DPL-25S • DPL-30S • DPL-35S Super Series
B-4

Check the Battery - DC Models

Proper battery condition is essential to good
machine performance and operational safety.
Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and
connections can result in component damage and
hazardous conditions.
Batteries contain acid. Avoid
spilling or contacting battery acid.
Neutralize battery acid spills with
baking soda and water.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Slide open the battery cover to access the
charger and the battery. The cover must
remain open for the entire charging cycle.
3 Remove the battery vent caps and check the
specific gravity with a hydrometer.
4 Check the battery acid level. If needed,
replenish with distilled water to cover the
battery plates. Do not overfill.
5 Install the battery vent caps.
6 Set timer based on the amount of use:
Light Use—less than 15 lifting cycles: Set to 7
hours.
Heavy Use—greater than 15 lifting cycles: Set
to the position.
ON
7 The charger will automatically shut off at the
end of the set period.
Note: If ammeter drops to 3A or less within the first
15 minutes, the battery is fully charged.
8 Observe charger ammeter after one hour to
confirm charging amperage has dropped.
Note: If amperage does not drop, the battery is bad
and needs to be replaced.
September 2016
Part No. 40462