Snorkel X33BE-sn10131+V-1 - Manual (Page 67)

Figure 11.5 - Master Battery Isolator Switches
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Steering in DC motor mode
Be cause of the con fig u ra tion of the con trol mech a -
nisms, when op er at ing in DC mo tor mode and not
driv ing, it is nec es sary to put a small amount of for -
ward or re verse pres sure on the joy stick be fore the
wheels will turn.
The tech nique for this will be quickly and eas ily ac -
quired in use.
❑
Batteries
Since the Bi-En ergy
RT is pow ered by "Deep Cy cle
Trac tion Bat ter ies" par tic u lar at ten tion should be
paid to the bat ter ies on-board charger to en sure
proper op er a tion.
The bat ter ies are en closed in a cab i net mounted at
the front of the ma chine. (see Fig ure 11.6)
Figure 11.6 - DC Motor Battery Cabinet
Re move the lock ing pin, slide the cab i net lid for -
ward and swing it down wards to gain ac cess to the
bat ter ies (see Fig ure 11.7).
Figure 11.7 - DC Motor Batteries
The cab i net lid must be open whilst charg ing
to al low gas ses to es cape.
Lead-acid batteries contain sulphuric acid
which will damage eyes or skin on contact.
When working around batteries, ALWAYS
wear a face shield to avoid acid in the eyes. If
acid contacts eyes, flush immediately with
clear water and get medical attention.
Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing
to keep acid off the skin, if acid contacts the
skin, wash it off immediately with clear
water.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
explosive gasses. NEVER allow smoking,
flames or sparks around batteries.
❑ Battery charger
The Bi-En ergy RT is fit ted with an on-board au to -
matic bat tery charger (see Fig ure 11.8). The
charger will com pletely re-charge the bat ter ies and
au to mat i cally turn off af ter the cy cle is com pleted.
Figure 11.8 - On-Board Battery Charger
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