Part No. 133554
Genie TZ-34/20
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Operator’s Manual
Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing
Battery and Charger Instructions
Observe and Obey:
Do not use an external charger or booster
battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Use the proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the charger.
Use only a Genie authorized battery and
charger.
To Charge Battery
1 Be sure the batteries are connected before
charging the batteries.
2 Open the battery box covers. The covers should
remain open for the entire charging cycle.
3 Remove the battery vent caps and check
the battery acid level. If necessary, add only
enough distilled water to cover the plates. Do
not overfi ll prior to the charge cycle.
4 Replace the battery vent caps.
5 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC
circuit.
6 The charger will indicate when the battery is
fully charged.
7 Check the battery acid level when the charging
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fi ll tube. Do not overfi ll.
Dry Battery Filling and
Charging Instructions
1 Remove the battery vent caps and permanently
remove the plastic seal from the battery vent
openings.
2 Fill each cell with battery acid (electrolyte) until
the level is suffi cient to cover the plates.
Do not fi ll to maximum level until the battery
charge cycle is complete. Overfi lling can cause the
battery acid to overfl ow during charging. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
3 Install the battery vent caps.
4 Charge the battery.
5 Check the battery acid level when the charging
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fi ll tube. Do not overfi ll.
Maintenance
