Still R 07-25, Original Instructions Manual

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5
Operation
Battery
Unplug the battery charger from the battery
connector.
– Close the cover plate (3) of the battery
connector.
Equalising charge to prevent a deep
discharge of the battery
Lead-acid batteries must be charged at least
once per week for equalisation purposes. This
is to ensure that all battery cells are evenly
charged. This prevents a deep discharge of
the battery and extends its life span.
NOTE
Dependent on the battery charger used, the
equalising charge may not begin until 24 hours
have elapsed. A period when no shifts are
running, such as the weekend, is therefore
ideal for performing the equalising charge.
– Observe the information in the operating
instructions of the battery charger regarding
how to perform an equalising charge.
Starting the equalising charge
– Charge the battery.
– After charging, leave the battery in the
battery charger.
The battery charger remains switched on.
Depending on the battery charger used, the
equalising charge starts after between 6 and
24 hours. The equalising charge takes up to
2 hours.
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