Section 1 - General Information
Battery Maintenance
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Service Manual
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Permanent damage will result if the battery is not immediately recharged after discharging.
W A R N I N G
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Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.
DO NOT charge batteries when sparks or open flames are present.
Never leave the connected charger unattended for more than two days.
Never disconnect the cables from the battery when the charger is operating.
Keep the charger dry.
• Charge batteries at the end of each work shift or sooner if the batteries have been discharged.
• Discharging a deep cycle battery to less than 1.75 Volts per cell can cause permanent damage.
NOTE:
Do not operate the machine when the battery charger is plugged in.
When night temperatures fall below 65°F (18°C), batteries charged in unheated areas should be charged
as soon after use as possible. Under such conditions a four hour charge cycle once a week in the early
afternoon will improve the state of charge and battery life.
1. Check the battery fluid level. If electrolyte level is lower than 10 mm (
3/8 in.
) above plates, add distilled
water only.
2. Check the charger to determine the AC charging current. If equipped, set the AC voltage selector switch
to match the AC power source.
3. Connect an extension cord that meets or exceeds the charger AC current onto the charger plug.
4. Connect the other end of the extension cord to a grounded AC outlet of proper current, voltage and fre-
quency rating.
5. The charger turns on automatically after a short delay. Table 1-6 illustrates charging indicators.
Table 1-6:
Battery Charging, UpRight Electric and BiEnergy Machines
Charger Display
AC Charging Current
Charging Indicator
Charger Shutdown
068574-000
8 Amp - 115 VAC
Ammeter
• Charging current is displayed on ammeter.
• Current drops off as batteries charge.
• Charger shuts off automatically.
• Ammeter shows “0” current.
069112-000
4 Amp - 230 VAC
063944-001
7 Amp - 115 VAC
Green Light
• ON during charging cycle.
• Blinking at charge completion.
• Charger automatically shuts down
to 1 amp trickle charge.
• Green Light continues to blink.
063948-003
4 Amp - 230 VAC
069199-000
&
069199-001
Dual Voltage
8 Amp - 115 VAC
4 Amp - 230 VAC
Three Lights
• 0 - 50% charge:
First Light -Blinking-
Second and Third Light -OFF-
• 50% - 75% Charge:
First Light -ON-
Second Light -Blinking-
Third Light -OFF-
• 75% - 100% Charge:
First and Second Light -ON-
Third Light - Blinking-
• Charge Complete
All Lights -ON-
• Charger automatically shuts down
to low current after charging is
complete and all Lights turn ON.
• Charger continues at low current
(equalizing charge) for 3-4 hours,
then charging current shuts off
completely.
• Lights remain ON until the AC
power supply is disconnected.