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BATTERY CONDITION METER
The battery condition meter gives information about the status of the battery. The battery is
full when all the LEDs are lit - the fewer the LEDs lit up, the lower the battery charge. The
LEDs are coloured green, orange, and red. When the red, orange, and green LEDs are all lit
up the battery is 80% to 100% full - only the red and orange LEDs 40% to 70% - and only the
red LEDs means that the batteries has only 20% to 30% of the charge remaining. When the
status is red, you can continue working although the batteries should be charged as soon as
you have finished working! When the acoustic signal repeatedly gives off 2 beeping noises,
then the batteries on the
BeNomic EasyLeaf
should be charged immediately. Switch off the
BeNomic EasyLeaf
with the key switch and then charge the battery for at least 12 hours
without interruption or until the battery charger indicates that the battery is full. (consult the
battery charger handbook!)
Avoid charging the battery when the battery condition meter is still showing at least 50%
charge remaining. Always try to go down to approximately 20% state of charge before
charging. This has the following advantages:
•
Fewer charging cycles, increased battery life
•
Lower water consumption
•
Less energy consumed
Regardless of the level of usage, charge the batteries at least once a month using a
suitable charger! Prevent the batteries becoming deeply discharged which can lead to
serious damage and shorten the battery lifespan!
See also the instructions in Appendix 4 battery safety sheet!
1. Place the
BeNomic EasyLeaf
in the vicinity of a wall socket (for the correct
specifications, see chapter 10: Specifications).
2. Switch off the
BeNomic EasyLeaf
with the emergency stop switch.
3. Now insert the power plug into the power cord plug of the battery charger. Make sure
that the cable is not damaged.
4. The batteries will now be charged. (consult the battery charger manual for the correct
charging indication)
5. When the batteries are charged, remove the power cord from the wall outlet and roll
the extension cord to prevent damage to the cord.
6. Switch on the
BeNomic EasyLeaf
by unlocking the emergency stop switch.
7. The
BeNomic EasyLeaf
is now ready for use.
7.4 Efficient use of the BeNomic EasyLeaf and batteries
The following recommendations are aimed at facilitating the efficient use of the
BeNomic
EasyLeaf
and to improve the life cycle of the batteries.
Basic principles:
•
The battery goes flat sooner when running at higher speeds.
•
High levels of starting and stopping also increase electrical energy consumption.
•
Through using the
BeNomic EasyLeaf
, the remaining capacity and battery voltage
gradually reduces, while simultaneously the current consumption increases. This
results in increasing heat generation from the motor and speed regulator as the
batteries gradually lose their charge.
•
Rollers with string and rusty chains (poor maintenance) all result in higher energy
consumption. (for maintenance instructions, see website
service/bsa-film)
•
Allowing batteries to go completely flat also reduces the lifespan.
•
Charging when required and good maintenance help to increase the life cycle of the
batteries
•
Charging when required also lowers the generation of heat in the motor and speed
regulator, as well as the battery charger.