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Battery Information
9.
Battery Information
9.1
Battery type (lift unit)
Each lift unit is equipped at the factory with a 12V SLA
type battery with F1 terminals. These batteries are
designed for the usage conditions experienced on the lift
unit. If the battery needs replaced, use only the same
type of battery supplied by the manufacturer.
9.2
Battery type (touch screen controller)
Each touch Screen Controller is equipped at the factory
with a 14.8V Li-ion battery. These batteries have been
selected to match the usage conditions found on the
Touch Screen Controller. It is recommended that these
batteries be replaced by the manufacturer.
9.3
Charging the batteries
The batteries should be charged after each use to
ensure the longest possible battery life and to avoid
service interruptions. The batteries used on all models
can be charged before they are completely discharged
and not develop a “memory”. The battery life and level of
charge will be greatly improved if the batteries are
charged before they are deeply discharged.
NOTICE:
Only use the supplied battery charger to
charge the batteries. The supplied battery charger is
designed for the type of batteries used on the lift
units. Use of a charger not designed for the type of
batteries on the lift units may cause under or
overcharging that will reduce the life and capacity of
the batteries.
The lift unit’s on-board battery charger is located inside
of the enclosure as shown Fig. 12. The Touch Screen
Controller’s on board battery charger is inside of the
Touch Screen Controller. To charge either battery, a
suitable extension cord (see table below for proper cord
selection) should be connected to the battery charger
cord socket located on the left side of the enclosure for
the lift and on the edge of the Touch Screen Controller.
Always use a grounded extension cord with a plug style
that matches the plug for the battery charger cord
socket. Inspect the condition of the cord and plug and
only use if they are free of defects. All lift units and the
Touch Screen Controller should be able to charge
simultaneously on the same circuit powered by a 20
Amp circuit breaker.
The battery charger provided on each lift unit and the
Touch Screen Controller is a “smart” charger. The
battery charger automatically goes through several
different stages of charging to properly charge the
batteries. The battery charger can be left plugged in
indefinitely without harming the batteries.
Fig. 12: Battery charger location
1
Battery charger
Minimum Extension Cord Characteristics
Length
25
50
100
Wire Size (AWG)
16
14
12
WARNING!
The following warning statements are
important for safe use of the batteries and the battery
chargers:
Use these batteries and battery chargers with this lift
system only—NEVER use the batteries and the
battery chargers for any other purpose. NEVER use an
unapproved power source other than the battery to
power the lift or Touch Screen Controller.
DO NOT expose the battery chargers to rain or snow.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting the extension cord from the battery
charger cord socket.
NEVER smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery.
Make sure cord is located so that it cannot be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
DO NOT attempt to service the battery chargers —
there are no serviceable items inside these units.
