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Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical
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8. Check the batteries and if necessary add distlled water
after charging. The correct level is within 1/4 inch (1/2 cm)
of the bottom of the tube in each cell.
CAUTION
:
Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be refilled with
DISTILLED WATER ONLY.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases
which can cause an explosion. NO
SMOKING. Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing
when working near batteries.
9. Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine.
10. Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section
of this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”.
Maintenance Procedures To Be Done Every Week:
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done
by authorized personnel only. Always
empty the solution tank and the
recovery tank before doing any
maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working near
batteries. Do not put tools or other
metal objects across the battery
terminals or the tops of the batteries.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the machine, and
discharge across the tops of the
batteries, do not fill the batteries above
the bottom of the tube in each cell. Wipe
any acid from the machine or the tops
of the batteries. Do not add acid to
battery after installation.
NOTE:
Always turn off key switch before servicing the
machine.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working near
batteries. NO SMOKING!
1. To inspect batteries, tip up recovery tank until it locks in
the full open position. See figure 30. To close the tank,
pull up on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank to
the closed position.
CAUTION: Before raising the tank, be sure tank is
empty.
NOTE:
There is an intermediate position available for holding
the recovery tank open for charging batteries. See figure 31.
Maintenance
Figure 30
Figure 31
