Industrial Charger Operation; Charging Time - Taylor-Dunn B0-254-48 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Lestronic II Charger Operation
The Lestronic II ® charger is a semi-automatic charging system. The
charger will turn itself ON when the AC power cord is connected to
the AC power source and turn itself OFF when the batteries are
fully charged. Refer to the data plate on the charger for the voltage
and type power required for the charger.

Industrial Charger Operation

If equipped with an industrial charger, it is either specified by or provided by the end user. Refer to the
operating instruction supplied with your charger or contact the charger manufacturer for more information.

Charging Time

Average charging time is 8 to 10-hours. The time required to fully charge your batteries will vary depending
on:
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Capacity of the batteries, higher capacity requires longer charge time.
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Output of the charger, higher output requires less charge time.
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Depth of discharge, the deeper a battery is discharged, the longer it takes to charge.
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Temperature, low temperatures require longer charge time.
It is not unusual for charge times to exceed 15-hours, especially with new batteries.
To obtain the maximum battery life:
Charge the batteries only after they reach a normal discharge as indicated on the Battery Status Indicator
(BSI). Failure to follow this guideline could result in the batteries entering an overcharge state, which
will reduce the life of the batteries. If you find it necessary to charge the batteries before they are
completely discharged we recommend waiting until they are discharged a minimum of 25% to reduce
the possibility of overcharging. Refer to Vehicle Controls in this section for information on how to read
the BSI.
Do not discharge the batteries beyond a normal discharge as indicated on the BSI. Refer to Vehicle
Controls in this section for information on how to read the BSI.
Check the battery electrolyte once a week. Do not charge the batteries if the battery electrolyte is low.
Charging when the electrolyte is low will damage the batteries and shorten their life-span. Only authorized
personnel should perform battery maintenance including maintaining the battery electrolyte level. Refer
Maintenance, Service and Repair
to Section
Do not interrupt the charging cycle. When the charger is plugged in, allow it to turn off before disconnecting.
Interrupting the charging cycle could lead to overcharging or discharging the batteries too deep. Both
circumstances will shorten the life of the batteries.
for battery maintenance information.
Safety Rules Page 14
Typical Lestronic II ® Built In Charger