IPC CT40 - Page 29

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5.5. Battery charger (battery models)
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IMPORTANT
Never allow the batteries to become excessively flat as this could damage them
irreparably.
5.5.1. Choosing the battery charger
Make sure the battery charger is compatible with the batteries to be charged:
− tubular lead batteries: a 24V - 20 A automatic charger is recommended. Consult the
battery charger manufacturer and manual to confirm the choice.
− gel batteries: use a charger specific for this type of battery.
! DANGER
Use CE-marked battery chargers that comply with the relevant product standards
(IEC 60335-2-72), featuring double or reinforced insulation between input and output,
and a SELV output circuit
5.5.2. Preparing the battery charger
If you wish to use a battery charger not provided with the machine, you must fit it with the
connector supplied with the machine (see paragraph "Unpacking" of this manual).
The connector supplied for the external battery charger is suitable for cables with a minimum
cross-section of 4 mm2
To install the connector, proceed as follows:
• remove about 13 mm of protective sheath from the red and black wires of the battery
charger;
• insert the wires into the connector contacts and squeeze them forcefully with suitable
pliers;
• respect the polarity (red wire + black wire –) when inserting the wires into the connector.
5.6. Lifting and transporting the machine

IMPORTANT
All phases must be performed in an adequately lit room and adopting the safety
measures most appropriate to the situation.
The operator must always use personal protection devices.
To load the machine onto a means of transport, proceed as follows:
• empty the dirty water drum and detergent tank;
• R models with rollers: empty the debris bin (fig. 17).
• remove the squeegee and brushes (drive disks or rollers);
• remove the batteries (in battery models);
• place the machine on the pallet and fix it with plastic straps or metal brackets;
• lift the pallet (with the machine) using a fork lift truck and load it onto the means of
transport;
• anchor the machine to the means of transport with cables connected to the pallet and
machine itself.