Charging Wet Lead-Acid Batteries - Nilfisk-Advance Advance SC4000 Instructions For Use Manual

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CHARGING WET LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Charge the batteries each time the machine is used or when the Battery Charge Level Indicator (C3) is reading less than full.
WARNING!
Do not top off the batteries before charging. Check to ensure the plates are covered only.
and seek medical attention.
Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.
When Servicing Batteries...
*
Remove all jewelry
* Do not smoke
* Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
* Work in a well-ventilated area
* Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal
at a time
*
replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
* ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing
batteries.
If your machine shipped with an onboard battery charger
do the following:
1 Turn the machine off at the Power Switch (H).
See Figure 4-4. Tip the seat forward (gas spring holds
2
the seat open) for battery, charger access and proper
ventilation.
3 Unwind the electrical cord (18A) for the onboard charger
and plug it into a properly grounded outlet. Refer to
the OEM product manual for more detailed operating
instructions. While AC power is applied to the onboard
charger all machine functions are disabled.
4 The Battery Charge Status Indicator (C3) will begin showing the batteries' state of charge. This indicates that the charging cycle has begun. As the charging
5 When the Battery Charge Status Indicator (C3)
complete. Rely on the status lights on the Charger (18) (and its OEM manual) to verify when the batteries are completely charged. This may take several
hours depending upon the condition of the batteries before charging.
6 After charging is complete unplug the charger and wind up the Cord (18A). Wait at least 10 seconds before turning on the machine after unplugging the
charger.
If your machine shipped without an onboard battery charger do the following:
1 Turn the machine off at the Power Switch (H).
2 See Figure 4-4. Tip the seat forward for battery access and proper ventilation, gas spring holds seat open.
3 Disconnect the batteries from the machine and push the connector from the charger into the Machine Battery Connector (19). Follow the instructions on the
battery charger and OEM product manual. SERVICE NOTE: Make sure you plug the battery charger into the connector that attaches to the batteries.
CAUTION!
shorten battery life and limit performance. Be sure to FOLLOW PROPER CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS!
CHECKING THE BATTERY WATER LEVEL
After charging, check the water level of the batteries at least once a week.
CAUTION!
Tighten the vent caps. Wash the tops of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 liter of water).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
FIGURE 4-4
18
19
Advance SC4000 - 56091272
18A
C3
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