Snorkel A38E Parts And Service Manual page 17

2.8 Charging
The aerial platform is equipped with a 35 amp
batterycharger. The battery charger is located in
the electrical compartment on the right side of the
chassis.
A W A R N I N G A
Batteries give off hydrogen and oxygen that
can combine explosively. Death or serious
injury can result from a chemical explosion.
Charge the batteries only in a well ventilated
area away from sparks or flame. Batteries give
off hydrogen and oxygen that can combine
explosively. Death or serious injury can result
from a chemical explosion. Charge the batteries
only in a well ventilated area away from sparks
or flame.
A CAUTION A
The batteries may be overcharged and/or
damaged if the charger is plugged in after the
charge cycle is complete. Do not leave the
battery charger on for more than 48 hours.
It may take from 1½ to 16 hours to recharge the
batteries depending on the amount of discharge.
If the charging cycle exceeds 16 hours without the
batteries being fully recharged, switch off the main
battery disconnect switch.
Battery Disconnect Switch
Figure 2-2 : Battery Disconnect Switch
• Fully recharge the batteries, immediately after
use.
• One charging cycle per day is preferred.
• Fully charged batteries perform best.
• The deeper the discharge, the fewer number of
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cycles a battery will deliver. Deep discharges
deteriorate the battery quicker than light shallow
cycles.
An overly discharged battery may need to be cycled
a few times before it can fully recover.
If a battery begins to heat before becoming fully
charged, it may be necessary to recharge and
discharge the battery a few times.
Use the following procedure to charge the batteries.
1. Remove the cover on each side of the chassis
to access the batteries. Remove the caps from
each battery.
Note
Machines can also be supplied with maintenance
free batteries, fluid check will not be necessary on
this type of battery.
2. Visually check the battery fluid level making sure
the level is 3/8" (10 mm) above the plates. If
needed, add distilled water.
3. Tightly replace the caps on each battery and
replace and latch the battery tray covers.
4. Plug the battery charger into a properly
grounded outlet (110 -240 volt AC, 50/60 Hz)
using a 3 conductor, 12 gauge (1.5 mm) or larger
extension cord. The outlet must be equipped
with GFCI protection. The extension cord must
be as short as possible and in good electrical
condition.
Note
Do not operate any of the aerial platform functions
while the battery charger is plugged in.
Battery Charge Indicator
(Machine Chassis)
Figure 2.3 – Electrical Compartment
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