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Page -18- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Vision 17B/BT
MAINTENANCE (cont'd)
Weekly Maintenance
Use a grease gun to lightly lubricate the drive wheels and
casters. Access to the drive wheels is through the access
hole in the skirt. Access to the casters is from the rear of
the machine.
Battery Maintenance
The electrical power to operate the machine comes from
the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventative
maintenance.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be
dangerous. Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing
when working near batteries. NO
SMOKING!
To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these
instructions:
1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct
level is between 1/4" below the bottom of the tube in
each cell and above the tops of the plates. Check
the level of the electrolyte each time you charge the
batteries. See figure 29.
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging
the batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are
covered with electrolyte. Do not top off the cells prior
to charging the battery. Electrolyte expands during
charging. As a result, the electrolyte could overflow
from the cells. Always top off the cells with distilled
water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to
the batteries if the electrolyte level
does not cover the plates. Keep
the electrolyte at the correct level.
CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge
across the tops of the batteries
can occur if the batteries are filled
above the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Do not fill the batteries
up to the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Wipe any acid from the
machine or the tops of the
batteries. Never add acid to a
battery after installation.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain
contaminants that will damage
batteries. Batteries must be
refilled with distilled water only.
Figure 29
Correct Fill Level