Owners manual MELEX 4XX MELEX 2021/01
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3.1. Emergency Stop Not-Aus
The main task of the emergency stop Not-Aus is to disconnect power of vehicle motor by
disconnecting the control circuit power unit.
Emergency stop, like the key-switch, switches off most of the devices on the vehicle (there are
indications about way and rules of switching off in the description of each of the electrical
device in this manual).
Combination: off the key-switch (key position “to pull out”) and pressed the switch Not-Aus
switches off all devices on the vehicle. Such a combination is recommended for operation of
batteries charging or parking, without the need of lights signalization.
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4. DAILY MAINTENANCE
Checking of general technical status of vehicle
Before using of vehicle you should check:
• Batteries charging status (on integrated indicator – battery discharge indicator)
• If brakes work
• If wheels are screwed and not punctured
• If lights work
• If side mirrors are set correctly
• If the indicators and signaling lamps indications confirm correct operation of vehicle and
readiness of vehicle to usage.
ATTENTION
In the case of new batteries, the battery status indicator begins to show full charge only after
several full cycles of charge.
The battery capacity is 80% in the initial charging cycles.
Charging of lead-acid batteries
After driving the vehicle, it is necessary to recharge the batteries following the steps as below:
1. Set the F-R switch lever in neutral position,
2.
Turn off the key-switch and turn on the emergency switch
3. Loosen the battery caps if the ventilation holes in the caps are clogged,
and carefully turn them off 1-2 hours after charging (applies to vehicles without central water
filling system),
4. Leave the bench seat open for charging.
5. Check the technical condition of the battery charger's power supply cables and batteries and
their connections - it is NOT ALLOWED to use the charger and start the charging process if
damage is found.