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Southworth PalletPal Stack-n-Go / FPS3000-43NFO-21/27
PalletPal Stack-
N
-Go
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
A. PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY
1. Always turn off E-stop and key switch before work-
ing with the batteries.
2. Be sure the area around the stacker and the battery
is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
3. The battery terminals, connections and wiring
connections should be clean and free of corrosion.
When cleaning any of these components wear a face
shield or other suitable protective eye wear.
B. BATTERY CHARGING
Charging must be performed with the charger that is
provided with or pre-wired into the machine. During
charging, the temperature in the battery must not exceed
120 F. Charging simultaneously with truck operation
is not recommended. Plug the charger into a 115 volt
outlet. Charge until the battery gauge indicator lights
show fully
charged (approximately 6-8 hours).
C. WARNINGS AND BATTERY INFORMATION
Avoid use of open flame near batteries. At temperatures
around freezing point, battery capacity is reduced by
30%. The battery terminals, connections and wiring
should be clean and free of corrosion. When cleaning
any of these components, wear a face shield or other
suitable protective eyewear. Read, understand, and fol
-
low all battery and battery manufacturer's specific pre-
cautions while working with and/or charging batteries.
D. BATTERY MAINTENANCE
To measure the voltage, use a digital voltmeter (DC) on
the battery poles. The truck must not have been in use
for the previous 30 minutes.
DANGER
Never alter the AC cord or plug provided. If it will
not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician. Improper connection can result in a
risk of an electric shock.
1. Disconnect the charger from the 115 volt wall out-
let once the indicators read fully charged.
Note: The batteries are designed for intermittent
use. Continual usage will wear the battery out and
charging will be required.
E. CHARGER OPERATION
Power Lamp
1. Green: Connection correct. Charger will operate
normally.
2. Red: Bad connection or bad battery.
Fault
1. Red light blinks 3 times in 5 seconds: The output
between charger is faulty, loose, or bad connection
2. Red light blinks 5 times in 5 seconds: The tempera-
ture is too hot for the charger to operate.
3. Building power is not compatible; too low or too
high. +- 10% is the general rule.
Charge Lamp
1. Red: Charger can charge normally. The battery is
less than 70%
2. Orange: Battery is between 70% and 100% charged.
3. Green: Battery is at 100%. Fully charged.
4. No light: The charger can not charge the battery.
Voltage of the battery may be too low to cause the char
-
ger to start. It must be at 10.5 volts to initiate charge.
VOLTAGE
Approx. 12.7 V
Fully charged
Approx. 12.2 V
1/2 charged
Approx. 12.0 V
1/4 charged
Approx. 11.6 V
Discharged
