Electrical Requirements - Minuteman MC17026-00 Operating And Service Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This piece of equipment operates on 24 Volt DC.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:
2 x 12V 80 Amp Hour 20 Hour Rate Deepcycle P/N 956721
2 x 12V 105 Amp Hour 20 Hour Rate Deepcycle P/N 956712
BATTERY SERVICE AND INSTALLATION:
*Warning: Battery acid can cause burns. When working on or around batteries, wear protective
clothing and safety glasses. Remove metal jewelry. Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of
batteries.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
1. Disconnect tank drain hose from rear of machine.
2. Disconnect vacuum recovery hose.
3. Raise tank assembly by gripping side hand holds, and tilting forward.
4. Position tank kickstand as shown below, figure 1, to hold tank in upright position. To lower,
raise tank slightly forward and manually move kickstand to freed position.
5. Install batteries as shown in figure 2.
CHARGING OF BATTERIES:
Charging of batteries generates explosive gases. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES WHEN
OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT. DO NOT SMOKE. Make sure the charger is
turned off before disconnecting it from the batteries. Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated
area. Fluid levels should be checked before and after charging and maintained at the proper
levels.
Fig.1 Fig.2
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