Tennant 5280 - CHARGING BATTERIES

OPERATION
Tennant 5280 (10--04)
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The electrolyte level (A) should slightly cover the
battery plates (B). Add distilled water as needed.
DO NOT OVERFILL, the fluid may expand and
overflow while charging. Replace cell caps before
charging (Figure 51).
A
B
FIG. 51
4. Rest the recovery tank on the support stand to
promote ventilation during charging (Figure 52).
FIG. 52
5. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord to a
properly grounded receptacle (Figure 53).
Grounded
3HoleOutlet
Ground Pin
FIG. 53
6. Connect the charger’s DC cord to the machine’s
battery receptacle at the rear of the machine
(Figure 54).
FIG. 54
7. The charger will automatically begin charging and
shut off when fully charged.
NOTE: The machine will not operate once the battery
charger is connected.
ATTENTION: Do not disconnect the charger’s DC
cord from the machine’s receptacle when the
charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the
charger must be interrupted during charging,
disconnect the AC power supply cord first.
W ARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
8. After charging, check the electrolyte level (A)
again. The level should be approximately 1 cm
from the bottom of the fill--port (B) (Figure 55).
Add distilled water if needed. DO NOT OVERFILL.
A
B
FIG. 55