Minuteman MC20000CE, Operation And Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This piece of equipment operates on 24 Volt DC.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:
2 x 12V 105 Amp Hour 20 Hour Rate Deepcycle P/N 956712
BATTERY SERVICE AND INSTALLATION:
Warning: Battery acid can cause burns. When working on or around batteries,
wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Remove metal jewelry. Do not lay
tools or metal objects on top of batteries.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
1. Raise tank assembly by gripping the front of the tank and lift the tank
backward as shown in Fig. 1.
3. Install batteries as shown in Figure 2.
CHARGING OF BATTERIES:
Charging of batteries generates explosive gases. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES
WHEN OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT. DO NOT SMOKE. Make sure
the charger is turned off before disconnecting it from the batteries. Charge the batteries
in a well-ventilated area. Fluid levels should be checked before and after charging and
maintained at the proper levels.