Manitou 160 ATJ PLUS Euro 3 - Charging the Batteries; Protecting the Platform; Bringing the Platform Back into Service

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C HARGING THE BATTERIES
- In the case of electric platforms, in order to preserve the batteries’life and their capacity, check them periodically and keep the
charge level constant (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
P ROTECTING THE PLATFORM
Protect cylinder rods which will not be retracted, from corrosion.
- Wrap the tyres.
NB : If the platform is to be stored outdoors, cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin.
B RINGING THE PLATFORM BACK INTO SERVICE
- Remove the waterproof adhesive tape from all the holes.
- Refit the intake hose.
- Reconnect the engine cut-off solenoid.
- Refit and reconnect the battery.
- Remove the protection from the cylinder rods.
- Perform the daily service (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE
- Empty and replace the fuel and replace the fuel filter (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
- Refit and set the tension in the drive belts (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
- Turn the I.C. engine using the starter, to allow the oil pressure to rise.
- Lubricate the platform completely (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE TABLE).
Make sure the area is adequately ventilated before starting up the platform.
- Start up the platform, following the safety instructions and regulations (see DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS).
- Carry out all the lifting system’s hydraulic movements right up to the limit switches for each cilinder.
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547408 EN (15/05/2012)