Battery Charging; Used Material Disposal; Inspection And Maintenance Schedule - Snorkel S3215E Operator's Manual

Maintenance
with high mineral content, as it will shorten battery life.
• Keep the terminals and tops of the batteries clean.
• Refer to the Service Manual to extend battery life and
for complete service instructions.
Warning
Always use manufacturer approved replacement
parts.

Battery Charging

Charge the batteries at the end of each work shift or
sooner if the batteries have been discharged.
Warning
Charge the batteries in a well ventilated area.
Do not charge the batteries when the machine is near
a source of sparks or flames.
Permanent damage to the batteries will result if the
batteries are not immediately recharged after dis-
charging.
Never disconnect the cables from the batteries when
the charger is operating.
Keep the charger dry.
Use the following procedure to charge the batteries.
1. The battery disconnect switch is at the rear of the
chassis, below the entry step. Turn the battery dis-
connect switch off.
2. Check the battery water level. Add water to individual
cells only if the plates are exposed. Replace the bat-
tery caps.
3. Plug the charger into a properly grounded AC outlet
using a 3 conductor, 12 gauge or larger extension
cord. The extension cord must be as short as pos-
sible and in good electrical condition.
4. Leave the charger plugged in until it shuts itself off.
5. Unplug the extension cord after the charger turns itself
off. Allow the batteries to cool off after charging.
6. Check the battery water level. Add water to individual
cells only if the plates are exposed. Replace the bat-
tery caps.

Used Material Disposal

For proper used material disposal, refer to all applicable
national and/or employer standards before disposal of
any environmentally sensitive material including, but not
limited to, hydraulic fluid, batteries, and battery fluid.
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Inspection and Maintenance Schedule

Caution
Frequency and extent of periodic examinations may
depend on national regulations.
The Complete Inspection consists of periodic visual and
operational checks, along with periodic minor adjustments
that assure proper performance. Daily inspection will pre-
vent abnormal wear and prolong the life of all systems.
The inspection and maintenance schedule should be
performed at the specified intervals and after prolonged
periods of storage before returning the machine to ser-
vice. Inspection and maintenance shall be performed by
personnel who are trained and familiar with mechanical
and electrical procedures.
Warning
Before performing preventative maintenance, famil-
iarize yourself with the operation of the machine.
Always block the elevating assembly whenever it is
necessary to perform maintenance while the platform
is elevated.
The daily preventative maintenance checklist has been
designed for machine service and maintenance. Please
photocopy the Daily Preventative Maintenance Checklist
and use the checklist when inspecting the machine.
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