Rev. 10/3/2019
PEL, MANUAL
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Battery Charger Operation (DC-powered units only):
Working on lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive
gases. A battery explosion could result in loss of eyesight or serious burns.
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DO NOT smoke near the battery or expose the battery to a spark or flame.
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ONLY charge batteries
in
dry, well-ventilated
locations.
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DO NOT lay tools or metallic items on top of a
b
attery. NEVER touch both terminals simultaneously! Remove personal
items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches. A battery can produce enough voltage to weld jewelry to metal.
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Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case contact with battery acid occurs.
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Operating the battery with low voltage can cause premature motor contact failure.
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The charger is equipped with an external
ground wire (small green wire). To properly ground the charger, ensure that this
wire is always connected to the frame of the lifter.
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Confirm that all battery connections are sound and clean. Remove all accumulated deposits on the terminals.
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Replace defective electrical cords and wires immediately.
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DO NOT use the charger if the flanged inlet is damaged.
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DO NOT connect the charger to a damaged extension cord.
Every DC powered
PEL
is equipped with an onboard battery charger with a flanged electrical inlet.
The charger is current
limited and will not exceed its rated output even if loads are placed on the battery while it is charging. The charger fuse will break
if it is connected in reverse polarity.
To charge the battery:
1.) Plug the charger into an
115V, 60 Hz receptacle by connecting the flanged inlet on the charger to an extension cord. Plug the
other end of the cord into a wall socket. Use
a short, thick extension cord.
2.) When properly connected, the charge LED will indicate the status of charge current flowing to the battery.
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If only the red LED is on, the charger is providing full output to the battery.
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If both the red and green LED's are on, the charger is "topping off"
the
battery.
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When only the green LED is on, the unit is providing a "float" (maintenance) charge.
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DO NOT leave the charger on for long periods after the battery is fully charged.
3.) Unplug the charger before using the lifter. Failure to do so could cause damage to cords, receptacles, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING--
If the charger does not work:
1) Make sure all battery connections sound.
2) Confirm that the AC power source (e.g. wall socket) is supplying power.
3) Examine the fuse (see diagram above). Replace only with a fuse having the same rating as the original fuse.
4) Determine battery condition. It may take some time before current begins to flow through a highly sulfated battery.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
