Use and Maintenance Manual - XP - XLP Series
7.4.2 Battery maintenance
The sealed GEL battery doesn’t need any special maintenance operations.
Battery charge is to be carried out according to the instructions given in the next paragraphs.
A careful cleaning allows electric insulation protection, good operation and useful life of the battery.
In case of faulty operations due to the battery, avoid any direct intervention and call the Customer Service.
When the machine is not being used the batteries will run down automatically (automatic discharge). To avoid the battery
operation from being compromised charge it at least once a month.
To limit automatic battery discharge during periods of inactivity store the machine in environments with temperatures lower
than 30°C and always remove the main power connector.
7.4.3 Battery recharge
Connect the battery charger to the power mains having all protections according to the current standards in force and with the
following features:
Power voltage from 100V to 240V
Frequency 50÷60 Hz
Activated grounding line.
Magneto-thermic switch and residual current device (“circuit breaker”)
Moreover:
Do not use extension leads exceeding 5 metres to connect the battery charger to the mains.
Use a cable of suitable section (min 3x2.5 mm
2
).
Do not use rolled-up cables.
IT IS FORBIDDEN
Connection to mains that do not comply with the above mentioned features.
Failure to comply with the a.m. instructions may cause incorrect functioning of the battery charger with
consequent damages not covered by the warranty.
To use the battery charger follow these procedures:
Press the emergency stop button on the platform.
Pick up power cable A from storage compartment B.
Insert the power cable connector into socket C of the
battery charger.
Connect the cable plug to a current socket with the a.m.
features.
Check the connection state of the battery charger through
led D. If it is on, connection has taken place and charging
has started. The colour and enable mode of the led
indicate the charging phase (refer to table below). On
turning the battery charger on, the machine control system
is automatically disabled.