Operator`s manual

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Vision 17B/BT Page -19-
MAINTENANCE (cont'd)
2. Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry. Keep
the terminals and connectors clean. To clean the
top of the batteries, use a damp cloth with a weak
solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution.
To clean the terminals and connectors, use a
terminal and connector cleaning tool. Do not allow
ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into batteries.
3. Keep the batteries charged.
How to Charge the Batteries
WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area
without adequate ventilation could
result in an explosion. To prevent
an explosion, charge the batteries
only in an area with good
ventilation.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases
which could explode. Keep sparks
and flames away from batteries.
NO SMOKING.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect the AC plug
from the wall receptacle before
connecting or disconnecting the
DC connector on the charger
could result in an explosion.
Always disconnect the AC plug
form the wall receptacle before
connecting or disconnecting the
DC connector on the charger.
To charge the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Put the charger on a flat surface. Make sure the
vents on the sides are at least two inches away
from walls and other objects. Make sure there are
no objects near the vents on the bottom of the
charger.
2. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the
control housing connector. See figure 30.
3. Connect the DC connector on the charger to the
battery pack connector. See figure 31.
4. Connect the charger to a properly grounded single
phase (3-wire) wall receptacle having the voltage,
frequency, and ampere capacity specified on the
nameplate of the charger.
For more instruction on the use of the charger, read the
instruction book supplied with the charger.
Figure 30
Figure 31