Nilfisk-Advance America ECOFLEX BR1100S - Manual (Page 7)

ENGLISH / A-7
FORM NO. 56041978 - BR1100S / BR1300S - A-7
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
WARNING!
Use extreme caution when working with batteries. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe injury if allowed to contact the skin
or eyes. Explosive hydrogen gas is vented from the batteries through openings in the battery caps. This gas can be ignited by
any electrical arc, spark or fl ame. Do not install any lead-acid battery in a sealed container or enclosure. Hydrogen gas from
overcharging must be allowed to escape.
When Servicing Batteries...
*
Remove all jewelry
* Do not smoke
* Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
* Work in a well-ventilated area
* Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time
* ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable fi rst when replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
* ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
CAUTION!
Electrical components in this machine can be severely damaged if the batteries are not installed and connected properly. Batteries
should be installed by Nilfi sk or by a qualifi ed electrician.
1 Remove the batteries from their shipping crate and carefully inspect them for cracks or other damage. If damage is evident, contact the carrier that delivered
them or the battery manufacturer to fi le a damage claim.
2 Turn the Master Key Switch (A) OFF and remove the key.
3 Remove the recovery tank from the machine. NOTE: Disconnect the tether and the vacuum motor wiring and lift the tank straight up and off the machine.
4 Your machine comes from the factory with enough battery cables to install six 6 volt batteries. Using at least (2) people and an appropriate lifting strap,
carefully lift the batteries into the battery compartment and arrange them exactly as shown in FIGURE 1. Secure the batteries as close to the front of the
machine as possible. If installing a mono-block battery use an overhead hoist.
5 Install the battery cables as shown. Position the cables so the battery caps can be easily removed for battery service.
6 Carefully tighten the nut in each battery terminal until the terminal will not turn. Do not over-tighten the terminals, or they will be very diffi cult to remove for
future service.
7 Coat the terminals with spray-on battery terminal coating (available at most auto parts stores).
8 Put one of the black rubber boots over each of the terminals and connect the Battery Pack Connector (20).
FIGURE 1