24
Maintenance
4.
Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell.
Before charging, add just enough distilled water to
cover the plates. After charging is complete, add
just enough distilled water to bring up the level to
the indicator ring. If the water level is too high
before charging, normal expansion rate of the elec-
trolyte may cause an overflow. Resulting in a loss
of battery acid balance and damage the machine.
5.
Replace the battery caps, and leave them in place
while charging.
6.
Unplug the battery connector from the machine.
FOR SAFETY: When charging, connect the
charger to the batteries before connecting the
charger to the AC wall outlet. Never connect the
charger to the AC wall outlet first. Hazardous
sparks may result.
7.
Plug the charger connector into the battery
connector. Connect the charger AC plug to a wall
outlet. The charger gauge should indicate that the
batteries are charging.
8.
When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect
the charger from the AC wall outlet, then discon-
nect the charger from the batteries.
9.
Connect the batteries to the machine connector.
10. Check the electrolyte level. It should be up to the
indicator ring. If necessary, add distilled water.
11. Lower the solution tank.
Machines equipped with onboard Charger:
1.
Fully open Recovery Tank / Battery Cover or prop
in partially open position using bracket (included).
This will provide additional venting of batteries
during charging cycle.
2.
Connect charger’s AC power cord to AC mains.
The charger’s YELLOW “AC” LED will light.
NOTE: When charger is energized, all machine
function will shut down.
3.
After several seconds, the charger’s green LED
will flash to indicate that charging is in process.
NOTE: If no lights are illuminated, or yellow LED
flashes, refer to the charger Product Manual
Troubleshooting section.
4.
When charging is complete, both the yellow and
the green LED’s will remain on. The charger is now
in standby mode.
5.
Disconnect charger’s AC power cord.
6.
Raise battery cover and check the battery electro-
lyte level. It should be up to the indicator ring. If
necessary, add distilled water.
7.
Lower the battery cover.
NOTE: For additional information about battery
charger function, please see the charger Product
Manual.
86400640 Operator’s Manual - Saber Compact 20
