POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATOR
6
V18-BK PPV User
Revised 3-2022
6. Charging the Battery Packs
• Remove Makita batteries from fan.
• Insert in Makita Charger. Use only Makita XGT
®
brand battery chargers.
• When the battery pack temperature is outside the charging range (40-105ºF or 5-40ºC), the red
light on the charger will flash and the battery will not charge.
• Once the battery pack is within the acceptable temperature range, normal charging will take place.
• Using the Makita Rapid Optimum Charger, a 4.0 Amp hour battery will recharge in 45 minutes and
an 5.0 Amp hour battery will recharge in 50 minutes.
• Other Makita chargers, including units that work with vehicle DC power, may take longer to fully
charge the batteries.
CAUTION:
• Do not store battery packs or
chargers above 120°F (50°C) or
in direct sunlight.
• Never use charger or batteries
in explosive atmospheres.
• Never attempt to open the
battery pack. If cracked or
damaged, return it to a service
center for recycling.
• Do not splash or immerse
charger in water or other liquids.
Maintenance should only be performed by experienced and trained personnel.
If you have any questions, contact Super Vac before attempting any maintenance at [email protected] or 1-800-525-5224.
7. Maintenance and Repair
Daily/After Each Use:
• Charge batteries completely
• Check that Guards are undamaged and
effectively prevent objects from contacting
the blade
• Wheels and feet are in place and tight
• Tilt Mechanism works properly
• If tilt adjust is too loose, tighten knurled
nut on the Tilt Mechanism.
• For larger adjustments, tighten nut with
9/16” (14mm) wrench.
Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly:
• Calibrate Battery
• Fully charging, then fully discharging,
and fully charging once again before
storage
• Replace battery (-ies) if battery shows
signs of damage from dropping or
excessive heat
• Check for loose fasteners
• Check condition of the power cord (if
purchased with Shore Power) (14mm)
wrench.
Yearly:
• Battery Condition
• Check runtime in low wind and average
temperature conditions
• If runtime is below 75% of advertised
runtime, replacing batteries is
recommended
• Excessive vibration
• Blade imbalance due to accumulation of
dirt on blade
• Check Blade interference
• Remove front guard and rotate manually
to check for interference
To-Do Checklists:
