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MACHINE PREPARATION
ATTENTION: you are advised to use airtight batteries only, to avoid the
leakage of acids!
ATTENTION: you are advised to have the electric connections made by a
qualified, COMAC-trained technician
ATTENTION: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the
risk of serious injury to your hands
ATTENTION: You are advised to only lift and move the batteries with lifting
and transportation means suitable for the specific weight and size
ATTENTION: Connect the traction motor connector before fitting the batteries.
this process must be carried out by qualified personnel. An incorrect
connection of the connector may cause problems with machine functioning.
This operation is possible for machines with traction only
10.
RECHARGING THE BATTERIES WITH AN EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER (VERSIONS
WITHOUT BC)
In order not to cause permanent damage to the batteries it is essential to avoid their complete
discharge: arrange the recharge within a few minutes of the switching on of the flashing "discharged
batteries" signal.
NOTE: never leave the batteries completely discharged, even if the
machine is not being used. While recharging, keep the recovery tank
raised, supporting it with the cable, as shown in the figure. Check the
battery charger is suitable for the batteries installed, in terms of both
capacity and type.
To charge the battery proceed as follows:
1.
Engage the parking brake.
2.
Check that the machine's master switch is in the "0" position.
3.
Lower the base by means of the pedal on the back of the machine
4.
Lower the squeegee by means of the lever on the back of the machine.
5.
Check the recovery tank is empty, otherwise empty it (see the appropriate chapter).
6.
release the hinges (1) on the handlebars
7.
Rotate the tank as far as it will go, using the side handle (2)
8.
Attach the battery charger connector to the battery connector.
Allow the battery to charge until the green LED of the charger lights
ATTENTION: Carefully read the use and maintenance instructions of the
battery charger that is used for charging.
ATTENTION: Keep the recovery tank open for the duration of the battery
recharging cycle
to allow gas fumes to escape
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