Tennant T3 Opérateur Manuel page 17

CHARGING BATTERIES
ATTENTION: To prolong the life of the batteries
only recharge the batteries if the machine was
used for a total of 30 minutes or more. Do not
leave batteries discharged for lengthy periods.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks and
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Propped Open When Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing batteries, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
The following charging instructions are intended for
battery chargers supplied with the machine. Only use
a battery charger with the following specifications to
prevent battery damage.
BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
S
CHARGER TYPE:
-- FOR SEALED (Gel) BATTERIES
-- FOR WET (Lead Acid) BATTERIES
S
OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
S OUTPUT CURRENT - 11 AMPS
S
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
S
FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
USING THE ON- -BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
IMPORTANT: If your machine is equipped with the
on- -board battery charger, make sure the charger
profile is properly set for your battery type before
charging. Failure to properly set will result in
battery damage.
To determine your battery type, see battery label.
Contact your battery supplier if not specified.
To verify the setting of the charger profile:
Connect the charger cord into an electrical receptacle,
open the battery compartment and view the on--board
battery charger LED display.
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If the LED labeled "GEL" is on, the charger is set for
Gel (sealed) batteries. If the LED is off, the charger is
set for Wet/lead acid (flooded) batteries (Figure 35).
GEL LED
FIG. 35
To change the charger profile:
1. Remove the knob that holds the battery charger
mounting panel in position and remove panel to
access battery charger (Figure 36).
FIG. 36
2. Remove the "Charger Profile Selection" panel and
position the switch towards the proper setting:
"GEL" or "Flooded" (Figure 37). The charger cord
must be unplugged when resetting.
FIG. 37
OPERATION
Charger Profile Switch
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