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Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR
OPERATION
The Image 26B uses three 12-Volt batteries. The
batteries are located on a battery tray that can be
accessed by opening the front cover and lowering the
front bridge. To install the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Turn key switch off.
2. Make sure both tanks are empty.
3. Place the batteries in the battery tray as shown in
figure 10.
WARNING: Lifting batteries without help could
result in an injury. Get help to lift
the batteries. The batteries are
heavy.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be
dangerous. Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing
when working near batteries. NO
SMOKING!
4. Connect the battery cables between batteries and
install long battery cable assembly as indicated.
See figure 10.
5. Join the connector from the battery pack to the
connector on the front of the machine. Raise and
latch front bridge and close front cover. See figure
11, A.
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 preventative
maintenance.
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 12.
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 form the
cells. Always top off the cells with distilled
water after charging.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
A
Correct fill level