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MACHINE PREPARATION
6. TYPE OF BATTERY
To power the machine it is necessary to use:
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liquidelectrolyte lead traction batteries
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sealed traction batteries with gasrecombination or gel technology
OTHER TYPES MUST NOT BE USED.
The batteries must meet the requisites laid out in standards CEI EN 60254-
1:2005-12 (CEI 21-5) + CEI EN 60254-2:2008-06 (CEI 21-7).
Every battery consists of DIN-type elements connected in series and supplying
6V power to the clamps. You are advised to use batteries with an electric
capacity of 200 Ah (C5).
7. BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL
For maintenance and recharging, respect the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
Particular attention must be paid when choosing the battery charger, if not supplied,
since there are different kinds according to the type and capacity of the battery.
When the battery reaches the end of its working life, it must be disconnected by
expert, trained personnel, then lifted (using the grips and suitable lifting devices)
to remove it from the battery compartment. EXHAUSTED BATTERIES ARE
CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS WASTE AND MUST BE CONSIGNED TO THE
AUTHORISED BODIES FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL.
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
8. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES
ATTENTION: Please read carefully the use and maintenance instructions of the
battery charger that is included with the machine.
To charge the batteries you must:
1. Turn the key of the master switch anticlockwise to the “OFF” position (1).
2. Check there is no water inside the recovery tank.
3. Engage the parking brake (2) located on the front left side of the machine.
4. Release the hinge (3) on the front part of the solution tank.
5. Rotate the recovery tank until the prop (4) engages with its first rotation step.
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