Haulotte STAR 10, Maintenance Book

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120 4000414930 E 10.15 USA / GB
Electric
Battery (ies)
MS0051
When should the batteries be charged? :
• Never discharge the batteries to more than 80 % of their capacity in 5 h (hours).
• When the batteries are discharged to between 35 % and 80 % of their nominal capacity.
• If installing new batteries, recharge them after 3 or 4 hours of use 3 to 5 times
• After a long period of non-use.
• Never leave the batteries discharged.
• Do not put off recharging the batteries in cold weather as the electrolyte may freeze.
How to charge the batteries ? :
• Use the machine's on-board charger. The charger has a charge rate compatible to the battery capacity.
• Ensure that the mains supply is compatible to the charger's consumption.
• Top up the batteries with distilled water to the minimum electrolyte level if any of the elements are below this
minimum level.
• Work in a clean and well-ventilated area away from naked flames.
Start-up is automatic as soon as the mains connection is established. The charger is fitted with a LED indicator placed
near the special holding frame :
• Green indicator : Battery charged 100 %
• Yellow LED : Battery charged 80 %
• Red LED : Charger in the intitial charge phase
• Do not recharge the batteries if the temperature of the electrolyte exceeds 40 °C(104 °F) . Allow to cool
down.
• Keep the top of the batteries clean and dry. Incorrect connection or corrosion may cause a high loss of
power
• The charger settings are adjusted in the factory using its own cable. If the cable needs changing,
the HAULOTTE® factory must be contacted to obtain authorisation.
Before charging the batteries, switch the machine off.
Charger type 24 V - 35 A
Electric power supply 220 V single phase 50 Hz
Delivered voltage 24 V
Charging time Approximately 10 h for batteries discharged to 80 %
Mains connection Standard plug