Battery Charging - Clarke Vantage 17 B Mode D'emploi

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BATTERY CHARGING

NOTE
Charge the batteries when the yellow or red warning light (64) turns on, or at the end of every working cycle.
Keeping the batteries charged make their life last longer.
CAUTION!
When the batteries are discharged, charge them as soon as possible, as that condition makes their life shorter.
Check for battery charge at least once a week.
WARNING!
When using lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. Charge the
batteries in well-ventilated areas and away from naked lames.
Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
Do not reinstall the recovery tank until the battery charging cycle is over.
WARNING!
Pay careful attention when charging WET batteries as there may be battery luid leakages. The battery luid is
corrosive. If it comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and consult a physician.
1. Drive the machine to the appointed recharging area.
2. Make sure that the switches (62 and 63) are turned to "0".
3. For WET batteries only:
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Remove the recovery tank as shown in Use chapter.
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Check the level of electrolyte inside the batteries; if necessary, top up through the caps.
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Leave all the battery caps open for next charging.
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If necessary, clean the upper surface of the batteries.
4. Connect the battery charger cable (21) to the electrical mains (the electrical mains voltage and frequency must be compatible
with the battery charger values shown on the machine serial number plate (1)).
NOTE
When the battery charger is connected to the electrical mains, all machine functions are automatically cut off.
The battery charger red or yellow LED (27) turned on, indicates that the batteries are charging.
5. When the green LED (27) stays on, the battery charging cycle is over.
6. When the battery charging is completed, disconnect the battery charger cable (21) from the electrical mains and wind it round
its housing.
7. For WET batteries only:
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Close all the battery caps.
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Install the recovery tank as shown in Use chapter.
8. Now the machine is ready to be used.
NOTE
For further information about the operation of the battery charger (26), see the relevant Manual.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
VANTAGE 17 B - 9099650000