Genie TZ-50 - Manual (Page 29)

Part No. 82900 Genie TZ-50 27
Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Charging Instructions
Observe and Obey:
Do not use an external charger or booster
battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Use the proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the charger.
Use only a Genie authorized battery and
charger.
Use the engine or the AC battery charger to
recharge the batteries.
Charging the Batteries with the
Engine
Running the engine will automatically charge the
batteries.
All lift and drive functions can be operated while the
engine is running.
Charging the batteries with the engine does not fully
charge the batteries. Periodically, use the AC
battery charger to fully charge the batteries.
Charging the Batteries with the
AC Charger
1 Be sure the engine (if equipped) is turned off.
2 Be sure the batteries are connected before
charging the batteries.
3 Open the machine covers. The covers should
remain open for the entire charging cycle.
4 Remove the battery vent caps and check the
battery acid level. If necessary, add only
enough distilled water to cover the plates. Do
not overfill prior to the charge cycle.
5 Replace the battery vent caps.
6 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC
circuit.
7 Turn the battery charger on.
8 The charger will automatically shut off when the
charging cycle is complete.
9 Check the battery acid level when the charging
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill.