Still EXP 14, Original Instructions Manual

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Use
4
Charging the battery
Battery Recharging
CAUTION
The battery is recharged with the forklift off.
DANGER
The battery must be charged in rooms that comply
with the specific regulations on the subject. Refer
to the battery and battery charger manual for the
charging procedures, level checks etc., checking
the type of battery (gel, lead etc.) and the voltage
and current delivered. Excessive currents can
damage batteries and cause dangerous situations.
As far as the safety precautions are concerned,
follow the instructions given in the battery manual
and those included in "Safety regulations "of this
manual.
• Access the upper part of the battery as
described in the "Internal accessibility"
paragraph.
• Remove the battery caps (if indicated in the
battery maintenance booklet).
• Turn on the external battery charger.
• Connect plug the battery charger in to begin
charging.
• After the battery charging operation is
completed, turn off the battery charger.
• Unplug the battery charger.
• Replace the battery caps (if removed
previously).
• Plug the battery in again.
• Lower the battery compartment cover.
NOTE
Refer to the battery charger manual for more
information.
Charging curve selector (only with
on-board battery charger)
The curve is selected using the selector
located on the front face of the charger. The
curve selector is protected by a cap.
CAUTION
Risk of premature damage to the battery!
It is essential to select the correct type of battery on
the selector.
The four thin lines indicate neutral positions.
The charger does not flow and the two LEDs
flash simultaneously to indicate that no curve
has been selected.
The four thick lines indicate the four charging
curves:
• open lead-acid battery with a capacity
below 210 Ah,
• open lead-acid battery with a capacity
greater than 210 Ah,
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