Maintenance
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IDM 510-006-5
English language Operation and maintenance manual
Maintenance of accumulator batteries (GEL)
Perform the maintenance and charge of accumulator batteries to increase their life
and efciency.
– When the machine is used for the rst time with new batteries, perform a full charge
cycle.
– Once the charge process is completed, display shows a corresponding message “b9”.
– At the end of the work activity move the machine to the designated area and charge
the batteries.
– In the event of prolonged non-use, turn off the machine (isolator switch in OFF posi-
tion).
– In view of a prolonged period of inactivity, perform a full charge cycle of the batteries.
– If the period of inactivity exceeds 30 days, perform a full charge cycle every month.
– Gel batteries contain a gelatinous electrolyte that shall be NEVER added.
Maintenance of accumulator batteries (ACID)
Perform the maintenance and charge of accumulator batteries to increase their life
and efciency.
– When the machine is used for the rst time with new batteries, perform a full charge
cycle.
– Once the charge process is completed, display shows a corresponding message “b9”.
– Fill up the batteries ONLY with distilled water.
– DO NOT ll up with batteries with sulphuric acid or other types of liquid.
– The electrolyte level must be 15 mm above the elements of battery.
– When the electrolyte level is just above the elements, relling must be carried out
ONLY when the batteries are completely charged.
– When the electrolyte level is below the elements, relling must be carried out ONLY
when the batteries are completely exhausted.
In the batteries are completely exhausted, use the machine until they are completely
discharged.
– The electrolyte contained in the batteries is a highly corrosive substance.
– In case of contact with the skin and the eyes, immediately wash with plenty of water
and offer the necessary medical treatment.
– In case of contact with clothing or with painted surfaces, immediately wash with plenty
of water.
– At the end of the work activity move the machine to the designated area and charge
the batteries.
– In the event of prolonged non-use, turn off the machine (isolator switch in OFF posi-
tion).
– In view of a prolonged period of inactivity, perform a full charge cycle of the batteries.
– If the period of inactivity exceeds 15 days, perform a full charge cycle every 2 weeks.
– DO NOT leave the machine powered when the batteries are at their minimum charge
level to avoid that it gets completely exhausted.
– Repeated full discharge of the batteries will greatly reduce their life cycle.
– Accumulator batteries shall NOT stay exhausted for more than 48 hours.