Bil-Jax ESP 19, Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Regular maintenance is necessary to keep the
electrical system in proper working order. Check
daily all electrical wires for cuts, broken wires,
potential short circuits, and any other damage.
Battery Care and Charging
The electric system is designed to provide power for
a normal work shift. However, the charge life of the
battery pack depends on machine usage. Plan your
work to prevent unnecessary use of electrical power.
Since the power source for the machine is a battery
pack, proper battery care is important. Recharge the
batteries after each work shift. When the machine is
not being used, the batteries should be charged at
least once a week. Normal battery charging time
should be 10 to 12 hours. If the battery is extremely
low, charging time may be as long as 24 hours.
Clean the battery terminals every 6 months. Remove
the cables from the battery posts, clean the battery
posts and cable ends to shiny metal, and replace the
cables. Always connect the insulated cable from the
starter solenoid to the most positive post. Lubricate
the outside of the battery post connections with
petroleum jelly or grease.
Battery Charging Procedure
Remove the battery charger cord from its box
and plug into a 3-prong 115V
outlet, Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10. Battery Charger Cord
When there is power to the battery charger, a
red “ON-CHARGING” LED on the charger will
be lit and the ammeter will display the rate of
charge.
Once the battery voltage reaches a
predetermined level programmed in the
electronic control, the yellow “80% CHARGE”
LED will illuminate.
The charge will be completed 3-1/2 hours after
the yellow “80% CHARGE” LED is lit. The
charger and all LED’s will automatically shut off.
The battery charge level indicator should
indicate at least 3/4 charge.
NOTE: If the battery voltage does not reach the
80% level within 14 hours, the charger will shut
off and the “CHECK BATTERY” LED will light up.
CAUTION
Before making or breaking connections between
charger and battery, always remove the power
cord from the 115 volt outlet. For more
information, refer to the instructions supplied
with the battery charger.
After the charge cycle is completed, disconnect the
battery charger cord from the wall outlet, place it
back into its box, and close and latch the lid.
LIFT
WILL NOT OPERATE IF THE LID IS NOT CLOSED
SECURELY.