SECTION 2 | MAINTENANCE
2.1 | BATTERY MAINTENANCE
This unit is equipped with 12-volt AGM maintenance-free batteries.
NOTE: The surrounding temperature greatly affects the power reserve within a battery.
EXAMPLE: A battery that is 100% charged at 80° F (27°C) drops to 65% at 32°F (0°C). At 0°F (-18°C), this battery will
drop to 40% efficiency.
NEVER ADD ACID TO BATTERY!
2.2 | CHARGING THE BATTERY
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS AND
FLAME AWAY FROM BATTERIES. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE CHARGING.
The charger is equipped with an interlock circuit. The unit will not operate while charging. Shortened battery life
will result.
To Charge:
•
Park the machine on a level surface.
•
Plug charger into AC outlet until charged.
•
For best battery life, leave the charger plugged in until machine will be used again. The charger will maintain
the battery charge.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
HB-1230
SUPO-678
REV B
8
SECTION 2 | MAINTENANCE
How to read the battery displays
FIGURE 3: Battery Charger LED Display
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE
CHARGING. DO NOT DISABLE
CHARGER INTERLOCK.
Power
Power
Power
Power
Green LED (ON)
Green LED (ON)
Green LED (ON)
Green LED (ON)
Red LED (OFF)
Red LED (ON)
Red LED (OFF)
Red LED
(FLASHING)
Green LED (OFF)
Green LED (OFF)
Green LED (ON)
Green LED (ON)
Red LED (OFF)
Red LED (ON)
Red LED (OFF)
Red LED
(FLASHING)
Green LED (OFF)
Green LED (OFF)
Green LED (ON)
Green LED (ON)
This display indicates that the
power is on but there is no
connection to a battery. The
charger must see
approximately five (5) volts on a
battery to deliver D/C current.
This display indicates that
power is on and that both
outputs are delivering D/C
current to the batteries.
This display indicates that
power is on and that both
outputs are finished charging
and are in a float maintenance
mode.
A flashing red light indicates
there is a problem with a
battery, such as low voltage or
a bad cell.
Battery 1 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 2 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 1 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 2 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 1 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 2 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 1 Status
Charging Ready
Battery 2 Status
Charging Ready
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
HB-1230
SUPO-678
REV B
9
