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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
In order to achieve peak lift performance and
maximum battery life, the batteries must be prop-
erly charged and maintained. If the batteries are
run down or faulty, the lift system will either move
very slowly or not at all. Battery boxes include a
built in battery condition indicator to let you know
the level of your charge (Fig. 10).
Three Charging Options:
Option #1. To charge the batteries with a 12-
volt deep cycle charger, remove the battery box
lids to access the battery posts and charge each
battery individually, as you would normally.
Connect the charger’s positive (red) clamp to the
positive terminal on Battery #1, then connect the
negative (black) clamp to the negative terminal on
Battery #1. Repeat these steps for Battery #2.
Option #2. To charge both batteries at once, use
a 24-volt DC deep cycle charger. A charger that
meets this criteria is a Schumacher SE-70MA
12/24 volt deep cycle charger, which can be
found at www.schumacherproducts.com. Follow
these simple steps:
• Step 1: Remove the battery box lids. Connect
the charger’s positive (red) clamp to the positive
post on Battery #2 (Fig. 7).
• Step 2: Connect the negative (black) clamp to
the negative terminal of Battery #1. Charge the
batteries per manufacturers’ instructions for both
the battery and the charger.
Note: You will attach the charger’s clamps to
the same battery posts that the cables coming
from the drive train box control panel use. The
same applies to the solar panel hook-up. Never
attach the connectors for the charger or solar
panel to the same battery terminals used by
the white interconnect-battery wire.
Option #3. To maintain battery charge with
the optional FLOE 24-Volt solar panels, mount
panels per instructions included with panels
and wire it to the batteries. Be sure the panels
face the sun during peak daylight hours. A solar
panel provides continuous charging on sunny
days. The mount is shown in Fig. 11.
Solar panels will only
maintain a charge on
batteries. Be sure
batteries are fully
charged before install-
ing a solar panel.
REPLACING BATTERIES
Always replace both batteries at the same time
with the same size, brand, and preferably the
same lot number. Unmatched batteries and from
different lots will cause a constant drain on the
batteries and shorten the life of the batteries.
SEASONAL BATTERY STORAGE
Fully charge the battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Battery boxes
include a built
in battery
condition
indicator to
let you know
the level of
your charge.
If you are leaving your batteries in an unheated area
for seasonal storage, ensure they are fully charged
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the
batteries are left on the lift, unplug the wireless
remote to ensure it does not drain the batteries.
When charging batteries, it is important to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
both the battery and charging systems to
ensure that batteries are not damaged by
improper or over charging.
All battery and motor connections
must be corrosion free and tight. If not
maintained properly, excessive heat will be
generated, which can melt the connections.
WARNING
Fig 10
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