Minuteman E Ride 21 - Manual (Page 38)

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5.11 BATTERY CHARGE Battery charge for wash-and-dry machines without on
board battery charger
1. Take the wash-and-dry machine to the area suited for
recharging the batteries.
2. Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot
move autonomously.
Rotate the ignition key on “0” and extract it.
3. By acting of the rear side of the wash-and-dry
machine, remove the left pin (1, Figure 5-10), then
rotate it by half turn, and block it in the removed
position.
4. Remove the right pin (2, Figure 5-10) and, carefully,
remove completely the battery holder case (3) by the
handles (4), then engage the pin (2) on the related
locking hole of the extracted case.
5. Only for lead batteries (WET):
–
check the correct electrolyte level in the
batteries (7, Figure 5-10); if necessary, restore
it through the stoppers (8).
– let all the stoppers (8) open for the next
recharge.
– clean (if necessary) the upper surface of the
batteries.
6. Check the suitability of the battery charger to be used
by referring to the instructions of the battery charger
itself. The nominal voltage of the battery charger
must be equal to 24V.
7. Disconnect the connector of the batteries (5,
Figure 5-10 ).
8. Connect the connector (6, Figure 5-10 ) to the
external battery charger.
9. Connect the battery charger to the electrical network.
The charge of the batteries has started.
10. At the end of the recharge, disconnect the battery
charger from the electric network and the battery
connector (6,
Figure 5-10 ).
11. (only for lead batteries (WET)) Check the correct
electrolyte level in the batteries, then close all the
stoppers (8,
Figure 5-10 ).
CAUTION!
Keep the batteries charged make their life last
longer.
CAUTION!
When the batteries are discharged, recharge
them as soon as possible, as that condition
makes their life shorter.
Check for battery charge at least once a
week.
CAUTION!
For machines not equipped with on board
battery charger, the battery charger must be
appropriate for the battery installed on the
machine.
WARNING!
Battery charging of WET batteries produces
explosive hydrogen gas. Charge the batteries
only in well-ventilated areas and far from
naked flames.
Do not smoke during battery charging.
Keep the tank assembly open while
recharging the battery.
WARNING!
Pay attention during battery recharging
because there can be battery liquid leakages.
The battery liquid is corrosive. If it comes in
contact with the skin or eyes, rinse
thoroughly with water and consult a
physician.