TIGIEFFE AIRO A Series, Use And Maintenance Manual

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7.3. Starter battery
The battery is one of the most important elements of the machine. It is recommended to keep it in an efficient condition to
increase its useful life, to avoid faults and to reduce the management costs of the machine.
7.3.1. Starter battery models “D” “ED”
On machines with heat engine the starter battery is for:
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Powering the machine control circuits.
▪
Starting the heat engine.
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Powering the 12V electrical pump for emergency operations (if any).
7.3.2. Starter type battery for models “E”
On machines with batteries the starter battery is for:
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Powering the control circuits of the machine.
7.3.3. Starter battery maintenance
The starter battery does not require any special maintenance:
▪ Keep terminals clean by removing any oxidation residues.
▪ Check correct terminal tightening.
7.3.4. Starter battery recharge
Starter batteries do not require any recharge.
During normal ope ration of the Diesel engine an alternator recharges the battery (machines “D”, “ED”). On machin es featuring
single-phase 230 V or three-phase 380 V electrical pump, the control system of the electrical pump keeps the starter battery
charged during operatio
n in “electric mode”. On machines with battery a DC -DC converter keeps the starter battery charged.
WARNING!
Check the charge of the starter battery after carrying a lowering manoeuvre of the platform with the
12V emergency electrical pump (OPTIONAL).