Tennant Alfa SA2000, Operator'S Manual

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HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
Lifting and transporting the palletized machine
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Always load/unload lorries in adequately illuminated areas.
The machine is palletized by the Manufacturer, and must be loaded onto the transport vehicle using
suitable lifting equipment (see EC Directive 2006/42/EEC and subsequent amendments and/or ad-
ditions); on reaching the destination, it must be unloaded using similar equipment.
A fork lift truck must always be used to lift the packaged body of the machine. Handle with care to
avoid knocking or overturning the machine.
Delivery checks
When the carrier delivers the machine, make sure the packaging and machine are both whole and
undamaged. If the machine is damaged, make sure the carrier is aware of the damage and before
accepting the goods, reserve the right (in writing) to request compensation for the damage.
Unpacking
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protection devices (gloves, goggles, etc.) to limit the risk of injury.
When unpacking the machine, proceed as follows:
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Cut and remove the plastic straps using scissors or nippers;
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Remove the cardboard packaging;
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Remove the bags from the battery compartment and check their contents:
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battery bridges with terminals;
1 x connector for battery charger;
Depending on the model, remove the metal brackets or cut the plastic straps with which the machi-
ne is secured to the pallet.
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Unpack the brushes from their packaging.
Clean the outside of the machine, taking care to respect safety regulations.
Once the machine is clear of all the packaging materials, proceed to install the batteries — see
sections on “
Battery: preparation “ and “ Battery: installation and collegamento
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brushes: see section on “ Replacing/installing the side brushes ”.
The packaging may be kept and reused to protect the machine if it is moved to another site or to a
repair workshop.
Otherwise it must be disposed of in compliance with current regulations.
Batteries (Battery version)
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Wet/lead-acid batteries: these require regular checks on electrolyte level. When neces-
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above the plates).
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Gel batteries: this type of battery requires no maintenance.
Battery technical characteristics must correspond to those listed in the Technical characteristics
section. The use of higher capacity batteries could seriously jeopardise manoeuvrability and lead to
the drive motor overheating. Batteries with a lower capacity and weight will require charging more
frequently.
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