Kärcher BR 530 BAT Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Operating Instructions BR/BD 530/530 XL/F BAT/Package
Caution!
Ensure that the polarity is correct!
! Clamp the supplied connection cable to
the remaining free battery terminals (+)
and (–).
! Close the container and tighten the screw.
Caution!
Before switching on the unit, charge
the batteries!
Charging the batteries
Danger of explosion!
!
Lead-acid batteries may only be
charged when the container is open.
Danger of electric shock!
!
Note power supply system and fusing
– see "Battery charger".
Never use the battery charger in rain, in
high atmospheric humidity or in damp
rooms!
Information:
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The unit features deep-discharge
protection, i.e. if the still permitted minimum
capacity value is reached, the brush motors
and the turbine are switched off. In this
case the battery charge status display on
the control console illuminates red.
The battery charging process lasts on
average 10–15 hours. The recommended
battery chargers (which correspond to the
utilised batteries) are electronically
controlled and end the charging process
automatically.
All functions of the unit are automatically
interrupted during the charging process.
! Push the battery charger directly onto
the charging station.
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Charging process for BR/BD 530 BAT
Package and for BR/BD 530 XL BAT
Package
! Insert the connection cable plug into the
socket.
Charging process BR/BD 530 BAT
! Disconnect the suction hose from the
suction bar.
! Loosen the screw and open the
container.
! Remove the battery connector and
connect to the charger cable.
! Switch on battery charger.
Non-maintenance-free batteries
! One hour before the end of the charging
process, add distilled water, ensuring
that the acid level is correct. Batteries
are identified accordingly.
Risk of injury!
!
If a discharged battery is refilled with
water, acid may escape!
When handling battery acid, wear protective
goggles and follow the instructions to prevent
injury and damage to clothing.
Immediately wash off any acid splashes on
the skin or clothing using plenty of water.
Caution!
Use only chemically pure battery acid
(in compliance with VDE 0510), concen-
tration 1.28 kg/l.
Refill the batteries with distilled or
demineralised water only (VDE 0510).
Do not use additives (so-called enhancing
agents), otherwise any warranty will be
invalidated.
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