PowerMate
®
Operation Manual
STORAGE PROCEDURE
BATTERY CARE
If the equipment is not to be used for an extended period of time (over 3 months)
then the following storage procedure should be completed by a knowledgeable
service person.
1. Remove the drive screw guard (if installed). Extend the main frames fully.
Clean and lubricate the drive screw with light machine oil. Replace the
drive screw guard.
2. Disable the equipment by placing the safety toggle switch in the “Off” (O)
position.
3. Store the equipment in a dry/dust-free location.
4. Check every 3 months that the battery is fully charged.
5.
Before returning the equipment to service, it should be examined by a
trained and competent service person.
The 12 volt DC battery system is maintenance free and sealed. The gelled
electrolyte inside the battery requires no maintenance whatsoever throughout its
life.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THESE BATTERIES.
The best battery life and equipment performance will be attained by keeping the
battery fully charged.
The equipment has a small female battery charging receptacle located on the
front face of the battery box. This receptacle is connected directly to the battery.
The battery charger output wire has a mating male plug.
Insertion of the male plug into the female receptacle connects the battery charger
to the battery. Once connected the battery charger automatically commences
charging. The charger stops when the battery is fully charged.
PN 011650 Rev.E
Eng 04/ 17/ 14
3.05