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IMPORTANT
Mount the batteries on the machine using lifting means suitable for their weight.
The positive and negative poles have different diameters.
5) Referring to the wiring layout shown in the above diagram, connect the battery cable
and bridge terminals to the battery poles.
Arrange the cables as shown in the diagram, tighten the terminals on the poles and
cover with Vaseline.
6) Lower the dirty water drum into its work position and fasten it to the detergent tank;
7) When using the machine, follow the instructions below.
5.6.
Battery charger (battery models)
IMPORTANT
Never allow the batteries to become excessively flat as this could damage them
irreparably.
5.6.1. Choosing the battery charger
Make sure the battery charger is compatible with the batteries to be charged:
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tubular lead batteries: a 24V - 20 A automatic charger is recommended. Consult the
battery charger manufacturer and manual to confirm the choice.
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gel batteries: use a charger specific for this type of battery.
5.6.2. Preparing the battery charger
If you wish to use a battery charger not provided with the machine, you must fit it with the
connector supplied with the machine (see paragraph "Unpacking" of this manual).
To install the connector, proceed as follows:
•
remove about 13 mm of protective sheath from the red and black wires of the battery
charger;
•
insert the wires into the connector contacts and squeeze them forcefully with suitable
pliers;
•
respect the polarity (red wire + black wire –) when inserting the wires into the
connector.
5.7.
Lifting and transporting the machine
IMPORTANT
All phases must be performed in an adequately lit room and adopting the safety
measures most appropriate to the situation.
The operator must always use personal protection devices.
To load the machine onto a means of transport, proceed as follows:
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empty the dirty water drum and detergent tank;
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remove the squeegee and brushes (or drive disks);
•
remove the batteries (in battery models);
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place the machine on the pallet and fix it with plastic straps or metal brackets;
•
lift the pallet (with the machine) using a fork lift truck and load it onto the means of
transport;
•
anchor the machine to the means of transport with cables connected to the pallet and
machine itself.
6.
PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE OPERATOR
6.1.
Controls - Description
With reference to fig. 6, the machine has the following controls and indicator lights:
