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BATTERY CHARGING
CAUTION:
The following instructions are intended for the 24v charger supplied with the machine.
Do not use any other charger with this machine.
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
*
OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF 24 VOLTS.
* OUTPUT CURRENT OF 25 AMPS MAX (STANDARD).
* OUTPUT CURRENT OF 36 AMPS MAX (OPTIONAL).
* INPUT VOLTAGE OF 110 VOLTS/60 HZ.
* AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF CIRCUIT.
* MADE FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES.
DANGER:
Always charge batteries in a well ventilated area.
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result.
Keep sparks and flame away. Shield eyes when servicing
batteries and avoid contact with battery acid.
1. Transport machine to a well ventilated area for charging.
2. Turn the machine off.
3. CAUTION ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN BATTERIES
ARE EXPOSED.
4. Check the water level through "pro-eye" window in
each battery. (SEE TOP PICTURE.) Do not charge the
machine unless the water is slightly higher than the
plates. If needed, add enough distilled water to just
slightly cover the plates. Be careful not to over fill.
Batteries can overflow during charging. Replace caps
before charging.
5. With the red 50 charger plug connected to the machine
"FIRST" (SEE MIDDLE PICTURE.)
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lug the charger power cord
into a grounded 110 volt standard wall outlet "SECOND".
(SEE BOTTOM PICTURE.)
6. The charger will automatically begin charging, and
automatically shut off when fully charged.
(check gauge)
7. After the charger has turned off, unplug the charger from
the wall outlet "
FIRST"
, then unplug the red 50 charger plug
from the machine "
SECOND"
.
8. Recheck the cell level after charging. If needed, add
distilled water up to the correct level. Be certain to
replace the caps securely and to wipe off the top of
the batteries with a clean cloth.
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