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PAGE 24 — MVH-406DSZ PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (08/13/07)
MVH-406DSZ—MAINTENANCE
BATTERY MAINTENANCE (Option)
Mishandling of the battery shortens the service life of the battery
and adds to maintenance cost. When handling the battery do
the following:
Figure 31. Battery Electrolyte Levels
Wear
safety glasses
or
face mask
,
protective
clothes,
and
rubber gloves
when working with
battery.
CAUTION
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The battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, be careful not
to let the battery electrolyte come in contact with your body
or clothing.
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Always check the battery terminals periodically to
ensure that they are in good condition.
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Charge the battery in a open air environment (plenty of
ventilation).
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Before charging , remove the cap from each cell of the battery.
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Connect the positive (+) lead of the charger to the positive
(+) terminal of the battery and the negative (-) lead of the
charger to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
DO NOT
reverse the polarity when charging. Reverse polarity will
damage the charger rectifier or the battery.
BATTERY CHARGING
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DO NOT
charge battery with the battery cables connected
to the compactor. The diodes will be damage by the high
voltage.
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Batteries generate hydrogen
gas which can be highly
explosive.
DO NOT
smoke or
allow flames or sparks near the
battery, especially during
charging of the battery.
Make sure hydraulic oil is at a normal safe operating level.
DO
NOT
over fill. Over filling (excessive oil) will cause excess oil to
blow out of bleeder plug.
3. Loosen bleeder plug located at top of hydraulic cylinder on
side of vibrator (Figure 30). Air remaining in the circuit will
be forced out of the bleeder plug. Once all air has been
purged from the hydraulic system, tighten bleeder plug
securely
4. Reinsert oil plug into hydraulic oil tank and tighten securely.
Reinstall breather cap.
CAUTION
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Always wear
eye protection
and
rubber gloves
, since the
battery contains sulfuric acid which burns skin and eats
through clothing. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with
water and contact a doctor immediately.
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Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery terminals.
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Always check battery for cracks or any other damage. If white
pattern appears inside the battery or paste has accumulated
at the bottom, replace the battery.
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If the compactor will not be in operation for a long period of
time, store in cool dry place and check the battery charge
level every month to maintain the performance of the battery.
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Check the battery regularly and make sure that each
electrolyte level is to the bottom of the vent well
(Figure 31). If necessary add only distilled water in a well-
ventilated area.
Figure 30. Bleeder Plug
CAUTION
The
bleeder plug
should only be loosened, but not removed.