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4.6
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
1)
Recharge batteries at the end of every working day or shift.
(Note: To recharge batteries fully from 20% charged takes approx. 12 Hours, this consists of 8
hours bulk charging plus 4 hours equalisation.)
2)
Plug charger into suitable power supply, either 240 volts or 110 volts AC (see Charging
Limitations). (Note: If using 240V, use of a suitably rated Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)
or Residual Current Device (RCD) at the point of supply is highly recommended.)
3)
Take note of the indicator provided on the base controls:
Green (Fast flash) - Batteries are charging.
Green (Slow flash) - Batteries are charging
Green (Static) - the batteries are fully charged.
Red (Flashing) – Fault (see 'Charging Limitations').
4)
The charger will automatically switch off once the batteries are fully charged. It is recommended
to reconnect the charger to a suitable power supply when the machine is not in use to maintain
good battery condition. Charger will monitor and maintain correct battery charge level.
5)
The machine boom functions can be used whilst on charge. Do not drive machine to avoid
damage to cables etc. To disconnect charger, firstly switch off the power supply. Ensure LED's
are off before disconnecting the charger from the power supply.
Notes:
1)
If the charger is reconnected to the power supply shortly after it has gone through its full
charging cycle, the base controls will show the Green, fast flash lamp, immediately followed by
the Green, slow flash lamp. The charger would then go through its complete cycle again at an
accelerated rate, depending on the time difference between connection, reconnection, and level
of battery charge.
2)
Some machines are fitted with a Battery Management System, which permanently monitors the
condition of the batteries. When the batteries become discharged to 20% of their capacity the
management system will begin to "shut down" the hydraulic power packs causing drive and
boom operation to alternately stop and start. This signals to the operator that re-charging is
necessary, although there is sufficient power remaining to drive slowly to the nearest charging
point.
English/USA – 05/15
Original instructions
BATTERIES MUST BE RECHARGED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA FREE OF
FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HAZARDS THAT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION. HIGHLY
EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED DURING THE CHARGING PROCESS.
and between 80% & 100% capacity.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A MACHINE BE LEFT FULLY
DISCHARGED AS SEVERE BATTERY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IN A RELATIVELY
SHORT TIME.
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