Still EXU-16, Original Instructions Manual

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After washing the truck.
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Dry the truck thoroughly (eg with com-
pressed air).
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Take the truck back into operation accord-
ing to instructions.
If moisture has penetrated the motors despite
the precautionary measures, dry them first
with compressed air; if not, there is the risk of
short circuits! The truck must ONLY then be
turned on and taken into operation to prevent
any damage due to corrosion.
Clean the battery and its compart-
ment
WARNING
Risk of injury
This task must be carried out by a person wearing
acid-resistant protective gloves and industrial gog-
gles. Follow the safety regulations described in previ-
ous chapters.
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
Do not pour acid-bearing wash water down
the drain. For more information, see the bat-
tery instructions.
Gel battery
–
Check for traces of sulphate in the compart-
ment and frame.
–
If there is only minimal sulphate build-up,
just wipe the top of the cells with a damp
cloth.
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If sulphate build-up is heavy, you will need
to take out the battery, jet wash it and clean
the frame.
Lead battery
–
Check that there are no electrolytes at the
bottom of the compartment by connecting
the rubber suction bulb supplied with the
battery to the plastic pump tube.
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Maintenance
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Chassis, bodywork and fittings
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