Battery Charging - Nilfisk SR 1101 B Instructions D'utilisation

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BATTERY CHARGING

CAUTION!
Charge the batteries when the yellow (73) or red warning light (74) turns on and at the end of each cleaning
cycle. Keeping the batteries charged make their life last longer.
WARNING!
When the batteries are discharged, charge them as soon as possible, as that condition makes their life shorter.
WARNING!
If the machine is equipped with lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen gas.
Charge the batteries in well-ventilated areas and away from naked fl ames.
Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
While charging the batteries always keep the hood open.
WARNING!
Pay careful attention when charging WET batteries as there may be battery fl uid leakages. The battery fl uid is
corrosive. If it comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and consult a physician.
1. Drive the machine on a level ground and engage the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key (72) to "0".
3. Open the hood (7).
4. (For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte inside the batteries. If necessary, top up through the caps (45).
Leave all the caps (45) open for battery charging. If necessary, clean the upper surface of the batteries.
5. Charge the batteries according to one of the following methods, depending on the presence of the electronic battery charger
(47) (optional).
Charging the batteries with an external battery charger
1. Check that the battery charger is suitable by referring to the Battery Charger Manual.
The battery charger voltage rating is 24 V.
CAUTION!
Use a battery charger suitable for the type of batteries installed.
2. Disconnect the battery connector (46) and connect it to the external battery charger.
3. Connect the battery charger to the electrical mains.
4. After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the electrical mains and from the battery connector (46).
5. (For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte inside the batteries; then close all the caps (45).
6. Reconnect the battery connector (46) to the machine connector.
7. Close the hood (7). The machine is ready to be used.
Charging the batteries with the battery charger (optional)
1. (For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte inside the batteries. If necessary, top up through the caps (45).
Leave all the caps (45) open for battery charging.
When the correct level is reached, clean, if necessary, the upper surface of the batteries.
2. Connect the battery charger cable (48) to the electrical mains.
WARNING!
Check that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine serial number plate (37) match the electrical mains
values.
NOTE
When the battery charger is connected to the electrical mains, all machine functions are automatically disabled.
3. When the green warning light (50) turns on, the batteries are charged.
4. For further information about the battery charger operation (47), see the Battery Charger Manual.
5. Disconnect the battery charger cable (48) from the electrical mains and place it in its housing on the machine.
6. (For WET batteries only) Close all the caps (45).
7. Close the hood (7). The machine is ready to be used.
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