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Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
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6. Join the connector from the battery pack to
the connector on the control panel. See
figure #9.
7. Install the tank, reconnecting hoses and
replace the two screws attaching the
solution tank to the rear of the frame.
NOTE
: Charge the batteries before using the
machine.
Battery Maintenance
The electrical power to operate the machine comes from
the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventive
maintenance.
WARNING:
Working with batteries can be dan-
gerous. Always wear eye protec-
tion and protective clothing when
working near batteries.
NO SMOKING!
To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these
instructions:
1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct
level is between 1/4" below the bottom of the tube in
each cell and above the tops of the plates. Check the
level of the electrolyte each time you charge the
batteries. See figure #10.
NOTE:
Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the
batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are covered with
electrolyte . Do not top off the cells prior to charging the
battery. Electrolyte expands during charging. As a result,
the electrolyte could overflow from the cells. Always top
off the cells with distilled water after charging.
CAUTION:
Irreversible damage will occur to
the batteries if the electrolyte level
does not cover the plates. Keep the
electrolyte at the correct level.
CAUTION:
Machine damage and discharge
across the tops of the batteries can
occur if the batteries are filled
above the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Do not fill the batteries up
to the bottom of the tube in each
cell. Wipe any acid from the ma-
chine or the tops of the batteries.
Never add acid to a battery after
installation
.
CAUTION:
Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be re-filled with dis-
tilled water only.
Figure #10
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
Figure #9
Correct fill level
2.
Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectors clean. To
clean the top of the batteries, use a damp cloth
with a weak solution of ammonia or bicarbonate
of soda solution. To clean the terminals and
connectors, use a terminal and connector clean-
ing tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of
soda to get into batteries.
3.
Keep the batteries charged.
