Taylor-Dunn R 380-36, Operator'S And Service Manual

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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
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Hour Meter (Optional)
The hour meter is located to the right of the battery status indicator. It
records the number of hours the vehicle has been in operation.
Battery Status Indicator, Analog
The battery status indicator is located to the left of the hour meter. The
normal operating range is in the green zone. Park the vehicle for a few
minutes for an accurate reading. The vehicle needs charging if it is in the
yellow zone. During and immediately following charging, the needle will be
in the red zone to the right. The needle will move through the green zone
toward the yellow zone as the batteries discharge. Charge the batteries
when the needle is in the yellow zone. If it is in the red zone to the left, the
batteries are empty and the truck should be taken out of service and charged
to avoid damaging the batteries.
Battery Status Indicator, Digital Bargraph
The battery status indicator is located to the left of the hour meter. The
battery status indicator has a LED bar graph that indicates the relative state
of charge of the battery. The top LED will light only when connected to a fully
charged battery or after completing a charging cycle. Successive lower
LED’s will light as the battery charge diminishes. When the second from the
bottom LED flashes the battery energy status is in energy reserve and should
be placed on charge as soon as possible. When the two bottom LED’s are
alternately flashing the batteries are empty and the truck should be taken
out of service and charged to avoid damaging the batteries. The BSI will
reset to fully charged only after a complete charge cycle is completed. A
complete charge cycle is defined as battery voltage exceeding 2.35 volts
per cell for a minimum of 6 minutes.