IPC CT15R, Руководство оператора

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► remove the caps and fill all elements with specific sulphuric acid solution until the plates are entirely
covered (this requires at least a couple of passes for each element);
► leave for 4-5 hours to allow the air bubbles to come to the surface and the plates to absorb the elec -
trolyte;
► make sure the level of electrolyte is still above the plates and if necessary top up with sulphuric acid
solution;
► close the caps;
► mount the batteries on the machine (following the procedure described below).
Before starting up the machine for the first time, charge the batteries as follows.
Batteries: installation and connection
DANGER
Check that all switches on the control panel are in the “0” (off) position.
Make sure you connect the terminals marked with a “+” to the positive poles of the battery. Do not check
the battery charge by sparking.
Meticulously follow the instructions given below as short circuiting the batteries could cause them to
explode.
► Make sure the dirty water tank is empty and empty if necessary (see relevant paragraph).
► Remove the dirty water tank (fig. B, ref. 1) off the detergent tank by pulling it upwards, making sure you
have previously removed the suction hose and dirty water tank drain hose from their housings.
► Place the batteries in the battery compartment as shown in the drawing on the dirty water tank.
IMPORTANT
Mount the batteries on the machine using lifting means suitable for their weight.
The positive and negative poles have different diameters.
► Connect the battery wiring and bridge terminals to the battery poles.
► Tighten the terminals on the poles and cover with Vaseline.
► Put the dirty water tank back on the detergent tank.
► When using the machine, follow the instructions below.
Batteries: removal
DANGER
When removing the batteries, the operator must be equipped with suitable personal protection devices
(gloves, goggles, overalls, safety shoes, etc) to reduce the risk of accidents. Make sure the switches on
the control panel are in the “0” position (off) and the machine is turned off. Keep away from naked flames,
do not short circuit the battery poles, do not cause sparks and do not smoke. Proceed as follows:
► disconnect the battery wiring and bridge terminals from the battery poles.
► if necessary, remove the devices fixing the battery to the base of the machine.
► lift the batteries from the compartment using suitable lifting equipment.
Battery charger (battery models)
IMPORTANT
Never allow the batteries to become excessively flat as this could damage them irreparably.
INFORMATION
If the machine has an ON-BOARD battery charger (installed by the manufacturer), no operations are re -
quired as it will already be ready for use.
Choosing a battery charger (machines without ON-BOARD battery charger)
Make sure the battery charger is compatible with the batteries to be charged:
► tubular lead acid batteries: an automatic battery charger is recommended, 24V - 5 A for model CT15,
24V - 10 A for models CT30 and CT45, and 24V - 15 A for model CT46. Consult the battery charger
manufacturer and manual to confirm the choice.
► gel batteries: use a charger specific for this type of battery.
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