IPC CT40/ECS Manuel D'instructions page 83

5.5.1. Batteries: preparation
While installing or performing maintenance on the batteries, the operator must be
provided with the necessary personal protection devices (gloves, goggles, overalls,
etc) to limit the risk of accident. Keep away from naked flames, avoid short
circuiting the battery poles, avoid sparks and do not smoke.
The batteries are normally supplied filled with acid and ready for use.
If the batteries are dry, before mounting them on the machine, proceed as follows:
• remove the caps and fill all elements with specific sulphuric acid solution until the
plates are entirely covered (this requires at least a couple of passes for each
element);
• leave for 4-5 hours to allow the air bubbles to come to the surface and the plates
to absorb the electrolyte;
• make sure the level of electrolyte is still above the plates and if necessary top up
with sulphuric acid solution;
• close the caps;
• mount the batteries on the machine (following the procedure described below).
Before starting up the machine for the first time, charge the batteries. Follow the
instructions in the relevant section.
5.5.2. Batteries: installation and connection
Check that all switches on the control panel are in the "0" (off) position.
Make sure you connect the terminals marked with a "+" to the positive poles of the
battery. Do not check the battery charge by sparking.
Follow the instructions given below meticulously as short circuiting the batteries
could cause them to explode.
1) Make sure the two tanks are empty (if necessary, empty them. See the relevant
paragraph).
2) Release the dirty water drum (fig. 2, ref. 2) from the detergent tank (fig. 2, ref. 7) by
pulling the catch (fig. 4, ref. 1).
3) Lift the dirty water drum and tilt it backwards by about 90°. This provides access to the
battery compartment (in the detergent tank) from above.
4) Place the batteries in the compartment in the direction shown in the drawing printed
inside the compartment on the detergent tank.
Mount the batteries on the machine using lifting means suitable for their weight.
The positive and negative poles have different diameters.
5) Referring to the wiring layout shown in the above diagram, connect the battery cable
and bridge terminals to the battery poles.
Arrange the cables as shown in the diagram, tighten the terminals on the poles and
cover with Vaseline.
6) Lower the dirty water drum into its work position and fasten it to the detergent tank;
7) When using the machine, follow the instructions below.
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