Simpro Dumpmaster, User Manual

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User Manual | Simpro Dumpmaster®
Original Instructions | English | v59.0 | December 2019 | Page
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5.4.4 Batteries and battery care
Standard battery machines are fitted with two 12V 21Ah deep-cycle sealed gel batteries
connected in series to deliver 24VDC (nominal) to the motor and control systems.
The batteries are maintenance-free and designed to last more than five years. However,
battery life is dependent on several factors, including the number of charge/discharge
cycles, the depth of discharge and environmental conditions.
5.4.4.1 Maximising battery life
To maximize the battery life on your machine, observe the following rules.
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Place the batteries on charge every night (or permanently).
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Do not allow the machine to sit with flat batteries for more than 24 hours.
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Do not operate the machine when the batteries are flat (reading less than 24V).
The batteries are supplied with a 12- month manufacturer’s warranty, separate from the
warranty on the rest of the machine.
5.4.5 Smart charger
Battery machines are fitted with a digital smart charger which accepts any 1-phase power
input between 84-264 Volts and 50-60 Hertz. The maximum current draw is 3 Amps.
The charger delivers output of up to 5.9 Amps continuous current at 27.4VDC, for a maximum
power output of 160 Watts.
The charger is in an enclosed plastic case and is protected against short-circuit, current
overload, over-voltage and over-temperature.
5.4.6 Appliance socket
Battery machines are fitted with an IP66-rated appliance socket, on the right-hand side of
the machine (opposite the control panel). This allows the machine to be charged using a
regular 1-phase extension lead.
5.4.7 Lockout switch
Battery machines are fitted with a lockout switch on the forward side of the powerpack
cover. This switch isolates the batteries from the electrical systems, and should be turned OFF
if the machine is to be placed in storage, or if the powerpack cover needs to be removed.
On some older machines, the batteries will not charge if the lockout switch is turned OFF.
5.4.8 Circuit breaker
Battery machines are fitted with an auto-resetting 75A circuit breaker on the battery cable,
to protect the electrical systems from excessive current draw. Once triggered, the circuit
breaker will automatically reset after a period of 1-2 minutes.
Because the current draw of the motor increases as the battery voltage decreases,
operating the machine with a flat battery may trigger the circuit breaker.
Machines produced prior to 2020 were fitted with a purple 60 Amp MAXI blade-fuse to
protect the electrical systems. If this fuse is blown it must be replaced. Replacement fuses
are available from Simpro (part 0790050101) or any automotive parts retailer.