Nilfisk-Advance America Terra 5200B - Manual (Page 9)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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3. Fill up each battery element with sulfuric acid for
batteries (density from 2.80 to 2.84 lb at 77 °F
(1.27 to 1.29 Kg at 25°C)) in accordance with the
instructions specified in the Battery Instruction
Manual.
The correct quantity of sulfuric acid is indicated in
the Battery Instruction Manual.
Let the battery rest and fill in with sulfuric acid in
accordance with the instructions specified in the
Battery Instruction Manual.
4. Charge the battery (see the procedure in the
Maintenance chapter).
c) Without batteries
1. Buy appropriate batteries (see the Technical Data
paragraph and the installation diagram (15, Fig.
V)).
Apply to battery qualified retailers to choose and
install the battery.
2. Install and set the machine batteries according to
WET or GEL batteries (see the procedure in the
following paragraph).
3. Recharge the batteries (see the procedure in the
Maintenance chapter).
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND WET OR
GEL BATTERY SETTING
Battery installation
1.
Install the batteries on the machine according to the
diagram (15, Fig. V).
According to the battery dimensions, check if it is
possible to put them inside the related plastic
container, supplied with the machine.
If the batteries dimensions are larger than the
container capacity, use the square guides, supplied
with the machine, to ensure the stability inside the
battery compartment.
WARNING!
Non-sealed lead/acid batteries always need
an appropriate container to prevent the acid
form leaking.
Do not install the non-sealed lead/acid
batteries without an appropriate container.
WET or GEL battery setting
Otherwise, perform the following operations:
2.
It is necessary to set the electronic board of the
machine according to the type of batteries installed
(WET or GEL). Proceed as follows:
– Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position;
– Open the hood (13, Fig. C) and hold it by using the
related rod (16, Fig. V);
– Disconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V);
– Remove the screws (1, Fig. AD) and carefully pull
out the right control panel (2);
– Install a jumper wire (1, Fig. AE) on the WET
connectors (2) for lead batteries or on the GEL
connectors (3) for gel batteries;
– Carefully reassemble the control panel (2, Fig.
AD) and fix it by using the related screws (1);
– Reconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V);
– Disengage the lock rod (16, Fig. V) and close the
hood (13, Fig. C).
BEFORE MACHINE START-UP
1. Check that there are no open doors/hoods and that
the machine is in normal operating conditions.
2. If the machine has not been used after being
transported, check that all the blocks used for the
transportation have been removed.
NOTE
The machine factory setting is for lead
(WET) batteries. If this setting corresponds
to the type of battery installed on your
machine, do not set the batteries.