SECTION 1, Page 5
SJKB Battery Powered
OPERATOR’S
CONTROL CONSOLE
BOOM
JIB
PLATFORM
RISER
ARM
BASE
CONTROL
PANEL
TURRET
TELESCOPING
BOOM
ASSEMBLY
DRIVE
CHASSIS
BATTERY
CHARGER
Figure 1-2B. SKYJACK SJKB Boom Work Platform
(Model SJKB-33C Shown)
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WORK PLATFORM MAJOR COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 2, Page 10
SJKB Battery Powered
BATTERY SERVICE AND CHARGING
PROCEDURES
Battery Service
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Keep flames and sparks away. DO NOT smoke near
batteries.
CAUTION
Contact with electrolytic acid can cause skin irritation
and damage clothing. Wear a protective apron, gloves
and goggles when working with batteries.
FIRST AID
Immediately flush eyes with cold water if electrolytic
acid is splattered into them. Seek medical attention
if discomfort continues.
1.
Disconnect the batteries by separating the 350
Amp battery connectors.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT service the batteries without first separating
the 350 Amp battery connectors. Vapors emitted by
batteries can be ignited by a spark or arc.
2.
Check battery fluid level in each battery. If plates
are not covered, add distilled or demineralized
water.
3.
Check each battery case for damage.
4.
Clean battery terminals and cable ends
thoroughly with a terminal cleaning tool or wire
brush.
5.
Make sure all battery connections are tight.
6.
Replace any battery that is damaged or
incapable of holding a lasting charge.
7.
Reconnect the 350 Amp battery connectors.
Battery Charging Procedures
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors.
DO NOT use near fuels, grain dust, solvents, or other
flammables.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect charger
only to a properly grounded single phase outlet. DO
NOT use a extension cord longer than 25 feet.
1.
Select “ ” (off) or “ ” (platform) position
with the Off/Platform/Base Key Select Switch.
NOTE
The battery charger WILL NOT operate if the Off/
Platform/Base Key Select Switch is in the “ ”
(base) position.
NOTE
When the battery charger is operating all machine
functions are disabled.
2.
Connect charger AC plug to proper voltage
source. Refer to charger nameplate for voltage
requirements.
3.
Charge batteries. DO NOT leave charger
unattended for more than two consecutive days.
Severe overcharging and battery damage will
result if charger fails to turn off.
4.
Disconnect charger from external power source.
