Snorkel TM12-sn1141-4999 - Manual (Page 6)

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Routine Service
Use the following table as a guide for routine
maintenance, refer to the Service Manual for
complete service instructions.
SERVICE OPERATION INTERVAL
Monthly 6 Months 2 Years
Daily or or or
50 Hrs. 250 Hrs. 1000 Hrs.
Clean entire work platform X
Check battery fluid level X
Charge batteries X
Check tyres for damage X
Check hydraulic fluid level X
Check for peeling, faded or X
missing labels & replace
Check deck and guardrail X
fasteners for proper torque
Inspect elevating assembly X
for dents or cracks
Check for & repair collision X
damage
Check emergency lowering X
valve operation
Check electric motor X
brushes
Change hydraulic filter X
Check all fasteners for X
proper torque
Change hydraulic fluid X
Maintenance
Never perform service on the work platform
while the platform is elevated.
Note: No normal (routine) maintenance on the
TM12 should require the platform to be raised.
Figure 6: Chassis Module, Right Side
Green LED
Indicator
Charger Plug
Cutout
Battery Maintenance
Hazard of explosive gas mixture. Keep
sparks, flame and smoking materials away
from batteries.
Always wear safety glasses when working
with batteries.
Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Rinse
away any spilled fluid thoroughly with clean
water.
Always replace batteries with UpRight
batteries or manufacturer approved replace-
ments weighing at least 28 kg (62 lbs.) each.
Check battery fluid level daily, especially if work
platform is being used in a warm, dry climate.
If electrolyte level is lower than 10 mm (
3
/
8
in.) above
plates add distilled water only. DO NOT use tap water
with high mineral content it will shorten battery life.
Keep terminals and tops of batteries clean.
Refer to the Service Manual to extend battery life
and for complete service instructions.
Battery Charging
Charge batteries at end of each work shift or
sooner if batteries have been discharged.
Charge batteries in a well ventilated area.
Do not charge batteries when the work
platform is in an area containing sparks or
flames.
Permanent damage to batteries will result if
batteries are not immediately recharged
after discharging.
Never leave charger operating unattended
for more than two days.
Never disconnect cables from batteries
when charger is operating.
Keep charger dry.
1. Check battery fluid level. If electrolyte level is
lower than 10 mm ( 3 /
8
in.) above plates add
distilled water only.
2. Verify charger voltage switch is set to the
correct voltage.
3. Connect extension cord (1.5 mm² (12 guage)
conductor minimum and 15 m (50 ft.) in length
maximum) to charger plug located through
cutout at the left side of the chassis (Figure 6).
Connect extension cord to properly grounded
outlet of proper voltage and frequency.
4. Charger turns on automatically after a short
delay, the LED charge indicator will illuminate.
5. Charger turns off automatically when batteries
are fully charged, the LED charge indicator will
blink.