OPERATION
Tennant 1500 (02–02)
10
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: Recharge batteries ONLY after a total of 30
minutes of use or more. This will prolong battery life.
The following charging instructions are intended
for chargers supplied with machine. Only use a
battery charger with the following specifications
to prevent battery damage.
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
S
OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
S
OUTPUT CURRENT - 25 AMPS MAXIMUM
S
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
S
FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: For optimum machine operation, keep
batteries charged at all times. Never leave batteries
discharged for lengthy periods.
ATTENTION: Do not continue to run machine
when battery meter needle is in the red zone,
battery damage will result.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries or
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
1.
Transport machine to a well ventilated area for
charging.
2.
Turn main switch off.
3.
Hinge open recovery tank to access battery
compartment. Make sure recovery tank is empty
before opening (Figure 16).
FIG. 16
4.
Check fluid level (A) in each battery cell before
charging. If battery plates (B) are exposed, add
just enough distilled water to cover plates by
approximately 3 mm (0.13 in). DO NOT
OVERFILL. Overfilled batteries can overflow
during charging due to fluid expansion. Replace
cell caps before charging (Figure 17).
A
B
FIG. 17
5.
With the charger’s power supply cord unplugged,
connect the battery charger into the machine as
shown. Flip up the hood support stand and rest
the hood on the stand to promote ventilation while
charging (Figure 18).
FIG. 18
NOTE: As a safety precaution, once the charger is
connected to the machine, the machine will become
inoperable.
6.
Then plug the charger’s power supply cord into a
grounded wall outlet (Figure 19).
Grounded Outlet
Grounding
Edge/hole
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
(120V)
(230V/240V)
FIG. 19
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate charger unless cord
is properly grounded.
