Wacker Neuson Dumper 6001 - Electric system; Specific safety instructions; Service and maintenance work at regular intervals

5-28 BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b530.fm
Maintenance
5.11 Electric system
Specific safety instructions
WARNING
Batteries can explode or cause chemical burns. A battery contains sulfuric acid
and emits explosive gases when heavily discharged.
☞ Do not smoke or use an open flame near the battery.
☞ Do not handle the battery recklessly, causing acid to leak or spill.
☞ Do not add circuits or electrical accessories that exceed the system
capacity.
☞ Do not connect a circuit without a correctly-rated fuse or circuit breaker.
NOTICE: Possible equipment damage from improper battery connections.
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When connecting the battery leads, make sure the poles +/– are not inverted, otherwise
sensitive electric components will be damaged.
☞ Use only 12 V power sources. Higher voltages will damage the electric components.
☞ Do not interrupt voltage-carrying circuits at the battery terminals because of the danger
of sparking.
☞ To prevent short circuits, never place tools or other conductive articles on the battery.
☞ Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal from the battery before starting repair
work on the electric system.
☞ Dispose of used batteries properly.
Service and maintenance work at regular intervals
Before driving the machine
☞ Check every time before driving the machine:
• Is the light system OK?
• Is the signaling and warning system OK?
Every week
☞ Check once a week:
• Cable and earth connections.
• Battery charge condition – see Battery on page 5-30.
• Condition of battery terminals.