Precautions In Use; Using And Servicing Batteries; Recommendations; Putting Into Service - Haulotte COMPACT 8 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Operating and maintenance instructions - COMPACT 8, 8W, 10N, 10, 12
4.6 -

USING AND SERVICING BATTERIES

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4.5.5 - Precautions in use

• Avoid recharging the batteries if the temperature of the electrolyte is over
40C.
• Let it cool down.
• Keep the top of the batteries dry and clean. An incorrect connection or cor-
rosion can cause considerable loss of power.
• If new batteries are fitted, recharge after 3 or 4 hours of use and do so 3 to
5 times.
• The charger has been adjusted in the factory with the cable with which it is
equipped. If this cable is replaced, it is important to contact the PINGUELY-
HAULOTTE factory so that they can give you their agreement.

4.6.1 - Recommendations

Dangers of burning :
• Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with batteries.
• Avoid spilling or touching battery acid. Spilt battery acid can be neutralized
with sodium diaocarbonate and water.
• Do not expose the battery or the charger to water and/or rain.
Dangers of explosion :
• Keep sparks, flames and burning tobacco away from the battery. Batteries
give off an explosive gas.
• The battery tray must remain open throughout the recharging cycle.
• Do not touch the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools which could
cause sparks.
The batteries are your platform's energy source.
Here are a few tips which will enable you to make the best possible use of their
capacity without any risk of premature damage.

4.6.2 - Putting into service

Check that the electrolyte level is correct.
Use the batteries sparingly during the initial cycles. Make sure that you do not
exceed discharges greater than 80% of the rated capacity. The batteries give
their full capacity after about ten work cycles. Do not add water before these ten
cycles.

4.6.3 - Discharging

• Never discharge the batteries to over 80% of their capacity in 5 hours.
• Never leave the batteries discharged.
• If the traction battery is discharged and if only a single charge monitor LED
is on, it is impossible to elevate the platform. Lowering remains possible.
• Procedure for emergency or rescue (see Chapter 4.7, page 41).
• Make sure that the monitor is working properly.
• In cold weather, do not put off recharging because the electrolyte could free-
ze.
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