How To Charge The Batteries - Clarke Encore S20 Operator's Manual

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How To Charge The Batteries

WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area
without adequate ventilation
could result in an explosion. To
prevent an explosion, charge the
batteries only in an area with
good ventilation.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate
gases which could explode. Keep
sparks and flames away from
batteries. NO SMOKING!
WARNING: Failure to disconnect the AC plug
from the wall receptacle before
connecting or disconnecting the
DC connector on the charger
could result in an explosion.
Always disconnect the AC plug
from the wall receptacle before
connecting or disconnecting the
DC connector on the charger.
To charge the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Put the charger on a flat surface. Make sure the
vents on the sides are at least two inches away
from walls and other objects. Make sure there
are no objects near the vents on the bottom of
the charger.
2. Set the parking brake (if provided) by putting it
into the down position. See figure 12. Make
sure the key switch is in "OFF" position.
3. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the
control housing connector. See figure 13.
4. Raise recovery tank and latch in place.
5. Connect the DC connector on the charger to the
battery pack connector. See figure 14.
6. Connect the charger to a properly grounded
single phase (3-wire) wall receptacle having the
voltage, frequency, and ampere capacity speci-
fied on the nameplate of the charger.
For more information on the use of the charger, read
the instruction book supplied with the charger.
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Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
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