Grove toucan 1010, Service Manual

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Models
Revision 02-2000
Toucan 1010
BATTERY - CHARGER 4 4
4.6. Cleaning - Battery
maintenance
It is necessary to clean the battery regularly to prevent
salt formation and current arcing which could damage
the machine.
- Clean battery top with a damp cloth.
- Allow to dry and wipe the battery top with a
dry non-fluffy cloth.
- Ensure the connections are clean and correctly
tighten.
NOTE
Coat terminals and connections with an anti-
corrosion compound or grease.
- Keep the metallic containers clean. In case of
corrosion, clean, neutralize corrosion and
apply anti-acid paint on the affected area.
- Drain the water which can accumulate at the
bottom of the container (electrolyte overflow,
leak in the centrals and filling circuit, battery
cleaning…).
Drained water may have been in contact with
acid and may have become corrosive. Do not
allow drain water to contact the skin or eyes.
If it does occur, flush the contacted area with
water and consult a doctor immediatly.
Appropriate equipement must be worn (gloves,
goggles, rubber apron) to prevent the drained
water from contacting the skin or any part of
the body.
To drain the water :
1- Fill the draining bulb with water (a draining
bulb is supplied with the work platform).
DANGER
2- Connect the hose to the pipe located in the
battery container.
3- Connect the other end of the hose to the bulb
and press the bulb to fill the hose and the pipe
with water.
4- Once the hose and the pipe are filled, remove
the bulb and place the hose in a container on
the ground to recuperate the drainage water.
The battery container drains itself automatically
by siphoning.
NOTE
To drain the water, it is necessary that the
end of the hose is kept below the bottom of
the container.
5- Repeat operation for each container.
4.7. Storage of a battery at
temperatures below 0
°
C (32
°
F)