Minuteman E45 Manuel D'utilisation page 15

E45 – E50
OPERATING MANUAL
6 PREPARING THE MACHINE
6.1 Moving the packaged machine
The machine is contained in specific packing (box + two-way pallet to be lift up only on the longer side) with a platform so
that it can be moved by a fork-lift.
E45 total weight is 144 kg (70 kg without batteries) and E50 weights 145 kg (71 kg without batteries). Packing
dimensions are:
Height: 1040 mm
Length: 1060 mm
Width: 670 mm
The fork lift or the transpallet have to pick up the pallet at the center, the item has to be moved very carefully
without crash and paying attention to lift it up over the reasonable height. Packing crates cannot be stacked.
6.2 How to unpack the machine
1. Cut the polyethylene straps with suitable cutters, paying attention to its elastic return.
2. Pull the box up to extract the machine.
3. Lift the handle (See chapter 6.8 Adjusting Handlebar) and, while holding the front of the machine, push forward until
the complete bypassing of the wheel block.
4. Lower the machine from the pallet by using a sloping shelf.
5. Store pallet and cardboard box for any further transportation needs.
6.3 Putting the battery
The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment below the recovery tank.
The dimensions of the battery compartment are: 365 x 365 x 320 (H) mm.
Strictly comply with the instructions given by the battery manufacturer or retailer regarding battery maintenance
and daily recharging. All installation and maintenance procedures must be carried out by specialists.
When you manipolate batteries always wear safety cloth according to the currently laws. In particular,
before manipulating batteries, take off all metallic objects such as rings, necklace and watches from
hands, wrists and neck. Do not lean metallic objects on the batteries.
When putting/extracting the battery (Fig. 2):
1. Release the 2 black plastic hoses
2. Unhook the drain from the solution tank
3. Slipoff ahead recovery tank
4. Be sure that the batteries are of the right size.
5. Place the batteries as in the diagram.
6.4 Connecting the battery connector
Connect the batteries poles with the cables (Fig. 3).
6.5 Recharge of the batteries
In order not to cause the risk of permanent damage to the batteries, one should at all costs avoid their complete
discharge and effect recharging within a few minutes after that the signal of discharged batteries appears.
Never leave the batteries completely discharged, even if the machine is not being used.
Make sure that the battery charger fits the installed batteries both for capacity as for type (lead/acid or GEL and
equivalents). Never charge a GEL battery with an unsuitable battery charger. Carefully follow the instructions
given by the manufacturer of batteries and battery charger.
Connect the battery charger to the socket with the extension cable, hooked to the handle (Fig.2).
Danger of gas exhalations and emission of corrosive liquids
Fire danger: do not approach with free flames
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MINUTEMAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
14N845 U.S. Route 20
Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140
www.minutemanintl.com
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