Tennant 140E, Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATION
2-7
140E MM156 (9--92)
CHARGER TIMER SWITCH
The charger timer switch controls the battery
charger on machines below serial number
009737. To start the battery charger, open the
battery cover, then plug the battery charger into
an appropriate voltage wall outlet, then turn the
switch knob to the desired number of hours you
wish to charge the batteries. The timer will
automatically shut off the charger after the time
has elapsed.
WARNING: Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas.
Explosion Or Fire Can Result. Keep Sparks
And Open Flame Away. Keep Covers Open
When Charging.
CHARGER PANEL
The charger panel indicates battery charging
status on machines serial number 009737 and
above. The panel is located next to the vacuum
fan housing. The panel shows the status of
charging after the charger has been plugged into
a wall outlet.
The panel also has an interrupt switch to be used
if the charging cycle needs to be stopped.
NOTE: If the charge cycle has to be stopped,
press the interrupt switch while unplugging the
charger.
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CHARGER PANEL
A. Interrupt Switch
HOUR METER
The hour meter records the number of hours the
machine has been operated. This information is
useful in determining when to service the
machine.
CHARGING RATE GAUGE
The charging rate gauge indicates the rate of
charge being accepted by the batteries. The
batteries are charged when the gauge needle is in
the black “CHD” area. The batteries are still being
charged when the gauge needle is in the green
“normal charging” area.