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Height Rider/SP Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
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. The recharging time can be reduced to approx 4-
6 hours by running the engine whilst charging).
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.) The charger
will conduct a self-test at this point indicated by flashing all lamps in sequence.
3)
Take note of the indicators provided:
Amber AC lamp:
Amber CHARGE lamp: Static - Batteries are charging and
Green FINISH lamp: Static - the batteries are fully charged.
Red lamp 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 charger will show the Amber AC lamp, immediately followed by the Amber
Charge 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. This causes the
drive/boom operating system to alternately stop and start, signalling to the operator that re-
charging is necessary. However, there is sufficient power remaining to enable the operator to
drive slowly to the nearest charging point.
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Static - Batteries are charging.
Flashing – Low AC voltage. Check source.
between 80% & 100% capacity.
Flashing – Finishing phase.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A MACHINE BE LEFT FULLY
DISCHARGED AS SEVERE BATTERY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IN A RELATIVELY
SHORT TIME.
English/USA – 04/15
Original instructions
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