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How To Prepare the Machine For Operation
How To Install The Batteries
The Encore machines uses either two 12-volt batteries or
four - 6 volt batteries. The batteries are located in the battery
compartment under the recovery tank.
To install the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Turn machine off. Set brake (if equipped).
2. Make sure recovery tank is empty.
3. Tip up the recovery tank until it locks in the full open
position. See figure 8A.
CAUTION: Before raising the tank, be sure
tank is empty.
NOTE: There is an intermediate position available
for holding the recovery tank open for charging
batteries. See figure 8B.
WARNING:
Do not operate or perform maintenance
on the machine while the recovery tank
is in the intermediate position. The
tank can be accidentally bumped and it
may slam shut.
4. Place the batteries in the tray as shown in
figure 8C.
WARNING:
The batteries are heavy. Lifting
batteries without help could result in an
injury. Get help to lift the batteries.
WARNING:
Working with batteries can be danger-
ous. Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working near
batteries. NO SMOKING!
5. Connect the cables between batteries and install long
battery cable assembly as indicated. See figure 8C.
6. Join the connector from the battery pack to the connec-
tor on the control panel. See figure 9.
7. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm and
then slowly lowering the tank.
NOTE:
Charge the batteries before using the
machine.
Figure 9
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Figure 8A
Figure 8B
Figure 8C