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How To Prepare the Machine For Operation
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging
the batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are
covered with electrolyte. Do not top off the cells prior
to charging the battery. Electrolyte expands during
charging. As a result, the electrolyte could overflow
from the cells. Always top off the cells with distilled
water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to
the batteries if the electrolyte
level does not cover the plates.
Keep the electrolyte at the correct
level.
CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge
across the tops of the batteries
can occur if the batteries are filled
above the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Do not fill the batteries
up to the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Wipe any acid from the
machine or the tops of the batter-
ies. Never add acid to a battery
after installation.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be refilled with
distilled water only.
2. Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectors clean. To
clean the top of the batteries, use a damp cloth
with a weak solution of ammonia or bicarbonate
of soda solution. To clean the terminals and
connectors, use a terminal and connector
cleaning tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicar-
bonate of soda to get into batteries.
3. Keep the batteries charged.
4. To drain battery compartment: (See figure 11)
a. Always wear protective eye protection and
protective clothing.
b. Open brush motor cover.
c. Loosen the drain hose clip with a Phillips
screw driver.
d. Pull drain hose out to a container.
e. Place hand behind flange and open valve.
f. When empty, close valve.
g. Replace hose under clip and retighten clip.
h. Neutralize any acid spills.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20
Figure 11
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