Alto IMAGE 26B Operator's Manual page 11

HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR
OPERATION
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 batteries. Never add acid to
a battery after installation.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be re-filled 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. 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.
How to Charge the Batteries
WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area
without adequate ventilation
could result in an explosion. To
prevent an explosion, charge the
batteries only in an area with
good ventilation.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate
gases which could explode.
Keep sparks and flames away
from batteries. NO SMOKING!
WARNING: Failure to disconnect the AC
plug from the wall receptacle
before connecting or disconnect-
ing the DC connector on the
charger could result in an
explosion. Always disconnect
the AC plug from the wall recep-
tacle before connecting or
disconnecting the DC connector
on the charger.
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