Tennant T600e, Service Information Manual

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40 T600/T600e 9016605 (04-2018)
MAINTENANCE
HYDROLINK® BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM
(Trojan® Battery OPTION)
The following instructions are for models equipped
with the HydroLink battery watering system option.
The optional HydroLink battery watering system
provides a safe and easy way to maintain the proper
electrolyte levels in your batteries. It is designed
exclusively for Trojan fl ooded (wet) lead-acid batteries.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
personal protection equipment as needed. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
Before using the battery watering system check hoses
and connections for damage or wear.
1. Fully charge batteries prior to using the battery
watering system. Do not add water to batteries
before charging, the electrolyte level will expand
and may overfl ow when charging.
2. After charging batteries, check the battery
electrolyte level indicators located on the battery
covers. If the level indicator is white add water as
described in the following instructions. If the level
indicators are black the electrolyte is at the correct
level, no water is required.
3. Locate the battery fi ll hose coupler inside the
battery compartment. Remove the dust cap and
connect the hand pump hose.
4. Submerge the other end of the hand pump hose
into a bottle of distilled water
Distilled
Water
5. Squeeze the bulb on the hand pump hose until
fi rm. The level indicators will turn black when full.
6. After adding water, replace the dust cap on the
battery fi ll hose and store the hand pump hose
inside the machine’s battery compartment for
future use.