Maintenance work on the carrier
7.17 Electrical system
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GMK4090
07.12.2017
7.17.4 Charging the batteries using the battery charger
Prerequisites – The engine is not running and is secured against unauthorised use;
à p. 2 - 3.
– An external 230 V mains power supply must be available at the location.
– The battery charger (GROVE part no. 03320239; additional equipment)
must be available.
– The location must be well ventilated and protected against moisture.
The battery charger may not be used at locations where there is risk of
a gas or dust explosion.
battery charger • Familiarise yourself with the correct operation of the battery charger;
à Separate operating manual.
Connecting • Take the battery charger out of its storage compartment in the driver's cab.
• Insert the plug (1) into the socket (2) on the
battery box.
• Place the battery charger (5) in a protected
place where you can see the indicator
lamp (3).
The battery charger can be suspended from
the ring eyes (5).
• Insert the plug (6) into the socket on the
mains supply 230 V at the location.
The indicator lamp (4) flashes – the charging
process starts.
• If the indicator lamp (4) does not flash, check
the fuse (7).
Charging • Check the charging process at the indicator lamp (4).
After completion
of charging
• Remove the plug (6) from the 230 V mains supply.
• Remove the plug (1) from the battery box.
• Return the battery charger to the storage compartment in the driver's cab.
Indicator lamp flashing: The batteries are being charged.
Indicator lamp lit continuously: The batteries are fully charged.