How To Prepare The Machine For Operation; How To Install The Batteries - Alto ENCORE S2426 Operator's Manual

How To Prepare the Machine For Operation

How To Install The Batteries

The Encore machines uses either two 12-volt batteries or
four - 6 volt batteries. The batteries are located in the
battery compartment under the recovery tank.
To install the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Turn machine off. Set brake (if equipped).
2. Make sure recovery tank is empty.
3. Tip up the recovery tank until it locks in the full open
position. See figure 8A.
CAUTION: Before raising the tank, be sure
tank is empty.
NOTE: There is an intermediate position available
for holding the recovery tank open for charging
batteries. See figure 8B.
WARNING: Do not operate or perform mainte-
nance on the machine while the
recovery tank is in the intermediate
position. The tank can be acciden-
tally bumped and it may slam shut.
4. Place the batteries in the tray as shown in
figure 8C.
WARNING: The batteries are heavy. Lifting
batteries without help could result in
an injury. Get help to lift the batter-
ies.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be
dangerous. Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing
when working near batteries. NO
SMOKING!
5. Connect the cables between batteries and install
long battery cable assembly as indicated. See
figure 8C.
6. Join the connector from the battery pack to the
connector on the control panel. See figure 9.
7. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm
and then slowly lowering the tank.
NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the
machine.
Figure 9
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Figure 8A
Figure 8B
Figure 8C