– Observe the information in the operating in-
structions of the battery charger regarding
how to perform an equalising charge.
Starting the equalising charge
– Charge the battery.
– After charging, leave the battery in the
charger.
The battery charger remains switched on. De-
pending on the type of battery charger, the
equalising charge begins between 6 and
24 hours after the end of the actual charging
process. The equalising charge takes up to
2 hours.
– Please refer to the operating instructions
from the manufacturer of the battery charg-
er.
Ending the equalising charge
The equalising charge ends automatically. If
the battery is required during this process, you
can interrupt the equalising charge by pushing
the "stop button" on the battery charger.
– Please refer to the operating instructions
from the manufacturer of the battery charg-
er.
CAUTION
Damage to the connection assembly is possible!
If you disconnect the charging cable while the battery
charger is switched on, an arc will be produced. This
can lead to erosion at the contacts, which considera-
bly shortens the service life of the contacts.
– Switch off the battery charger before you discon-
nect the charging cable.
– Switch off the battery charger.
– Disconnect the battery male connector from
the plug for the battery charger.
– Insert the battery male connector fully into
the plug connection on the truck.
Operation
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Handling the lead-acid battery
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