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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEA - ENGLISH
BATTERIES
If your machine shipped with batteries installed do the following:
Check that the batteries are connected to the machine.
Turn ON the Key Switch (A) and check the Battery Indicator (F8). If the gauge is completely fi lled the batteries are ready for use. If the gauge is less than
full the batteries should be charged before use. See the “Charging The Batteries” section.
IMPORTANT!: IF YOUR MACHINE HAS AN ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER REFER TO THE OEM PRODUCT MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS
REGARDING SETTING THE CHARGER FOR BATTERY TYPE.
If your machine shipped without batteries installed do the following:
Consult your Authorized Nilfi sk dealer for recommended batteries.
Install the batteries by following the instructions below.
DO NOT install two 12 volt batteries in your machine. This affects the stability of the machine.
IMPORTANT!: IF YOUR MACHINE HAS AN ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER REFER TO THE OEM PRODUCT MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS
REGARDING SETTING THE CHARGER FOR BATTERY TYPE.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
WARNING !
Use extreme caution when working with batteries. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe injury if allowed to contact the skin or
eyes. Explosive hydrogen gas is vented from inside the batteries through openings in the battery caps. This gas can be ignited by
any electrical arc, spark or fl ame. If battery acid makes contact with your skin, fl ush the affected area with water for 5 minutes and
seek medical attention.
When Servicing Batteries...
• Remove all jewelry.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear safety glasses, a rubber apron and rubber gloves.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time.
• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable fi rst when replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
• ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
CAUTION !
Electrical components in this machine can be severely damaged
if the batteries are not installed and connected properly. Batteries
should be installed by Nilfi sk or by a qualifi ed electrician.
1 Empty the Recovery Tank (15) using the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (30).
2 Turn the Key Switch (A) off (O) and remove the key. Unlatch (29) then swing
open the Recovery Tank Cover (13) and set the Prop Rod (32).
3 Tip the Recovery Tank (15) back towards the operator’s platform to expose
the battery compartment.
4 Using (2) people and an appropriate lifting strap, carefully lift the batteries
into the compartment tray exactly as shown. Refer to the molded diagram
on the underside of the Recovery Tank Cover.
5 See Figure 1. Install battery cables as shown and tighten the nuts on the
battery terminals.
6 Install the battery boots and secure tightly to the battery cables with the
supplied tie straps.
7 Connect the machine’s main power cables to the batteries or if so equipped
plug together the battery connector (33). Close the recovery tank cover.
When changing batteries or the charger, please contact your local
authorized service center for correct battery, charger and machine
settings to prevent battery damage.
FIGURE 1
24V
260A/H-20HR-RAT E
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