PowerPallet User Manual
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Maintenance
The PowerPallet has been designed and built to be virtually maintenance free. The following instructions
are recommended for achieving the best performance and increasing the life of the machine and
battery.
Machine Maintenance
1.
Measure the diameter of the drive-wheel with urethane. Make sure the outer diameter of the
urethane is greater than 55mm.
2.
Check urethane thickness on the curb-wheel.
1.
Lube the drive chain as needed for smooth operation.
If the machine is used in wet/humid
environments, lube the chain more frequently to keep it lubricated and to prevent rust from
forming.
Recommended Lubricant: Dry Teflon Chain Lube, example: Du Pont Teflon Chain-Saver
2.
Check coiled throttle cable for any signs of wear or damage.
Rechargeable Battery Care
Rechargeable batteries require routine care. Read and follow the guidelines in this document to safely
use PowerHandling rechargeable batteries and achieve the maximum battery life span.
Overview
Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either in the product or in storage. When a
battery has been unused for 6 months check the charge status and charge or dispose of the battery as
appropriate. The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years or 400 to 600
charge cycles, whichever occurs first. The typical estimated life of a NiMH battery is about one to two
years or 300 to 400 charge cycles, whichever occurs first. One charge cycle is a period of use from fully
charged, to fully discharged, and fully recharged again. All rechargeable batteries have a limited life and
will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging) is irreversible. As the
battery loses capacity, the length of time it will power the product (run time) decreases. Rechargeable
batteries continue to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when not in use or while in storage. Routinely
check the battery’s charge status.
Battery Maintenance
Observe and note the run time that a new fully-charged battery provides for powering your product.
Use this new battery run time as a basis to compare run times for older batteries. The run time of your
battery will vary depending on the product’s configuration and your specific application. Routinely check
the battery’s charge status. Carefully monitor batteries that are approaching the end of their estimated
life.
Consider replacing the battery with a new one if you note either of the following conditions:
The battery run time drops below about 80% of the original run time.
Perform any kind of maintenance with the battery removed from the machine.
