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MAINTENANCE
Battery Charging
The charger is fully automatic:
1. It turns on when plugged in.
2. It switches to equalizing charge.
3. It shuts off when it reaches full charge or when batteries are defective.
NOTE: It is recommended that new batteries be fully discharged at least once (more in some
cases) to enable batteries to hold a full charge.
The batteries must be charged after each use of 3 or more hours. Failure to do so will result in
shortened running time.
To charge the batteries, raise top cover and lock in position.
WARNING
To avoid explosion keep covers open
during charge to insure proper ventilation
of gases.
1. Connect charger cable by plugging it into
Andersen
ä
connector located under rear top
cover.
2. Plug AC cord into proper electrical
receptacle. The red “CHARGER ON” light will
automatically come on along with the
“INCOMPLETE” light, meaning batteries are
being charged.
3. The charger will automatically turn off when
the batteries are charged to their maximum
capacity. The “CHARGER ON” light will go out when the charge cycle is complete.
4. To stop the charge cycle push the “INTERRUPT” button. (Do not unplug A.C. cord while the
charger is on.)
5. Check the lights on the battery charger after charger shuts off (“CHARGER ON” light should
not be lit):
A
.
Green light: Batteries are fully charged and are in good condition.
B. Amber light: All cells are OK but the total battery capacity is reduced. This usually indi-
cates that the batteries are aging.
C. Red light: The battery capacity is low and the entire charger/battery system needs to be
inspected by a qualified Tornado serviceman.
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