T300e Operator Manual

MAINTENANCE
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Tennant T300e (02- 2017)
For models equipped with off-board chargers, first
connect the charger’s DC cord into the machine’s
battery charge receptacle then plug the AC power
supply cord into a properly grounded wall outlet
(Figure 82). Refer to the off-board battery charger’s
owner manual for operating instructions.
FOR SAFETY: Do not disconnect the off-board
charger’s DC cord from the machine’s receptacle
when the charger is operating. Arcing may result. If
the charger must be interrupted during charging,
disconnect the AC power supply cord first.
FIG. 82
5. The charger will automatically begin charging and
and shut off when fully charged. The maximum
charging cycle may take up to 6- 12 hours
depending on battery type.
On-board battery charger: The battery discharge
indicator lights will ripple back and forth during the
charging cycle. When all five lights repeatedly flash
two times, the charging cycle is complete
(Figure 83).
FIG. 83
6. After charging batteries unplug the power supply cord
and wrap cord around the cord hooks (Figure 84).
For models equipped with an off-board charger,
always disconnect the AC power supply cord first
before disconnecting charger from machine.
FIG. 84
BATTERY CHARGER SETTINGS
The battery charger is set to charge the battery type
supplied with your machine. If you choose to change to
a different battery type or capacity, the charger’ s
charging profile must be changed to prevent battery
damage.
The machine’s battery discharge indicator (BDI) must
also be reprogrammed to match battery type to prevent
battery damage and/or short run- time.
NOTE: For machines shipped without batteries, the
battery discharge indicator and the on- board battery
charger are set for GEL batteries as the default. If you
choose to use a different battery type, the settings
must be changed as described as below.
NOTE: For machines shipped without batteries and
supplied with an Off- Board Charger , the off- board
battery charger is set for wet lead- acid batteries from
the factory. The machine’s battery discharge indicator
is set for GEL batteries as the default. The machine’s
battery discharge indicator must be reprogrammed to
match charger settings (See OFF-BOARD BATTERY
CHARGER below).
OFF- BOARD BATTERY CHARGER:
To change the off- board battery charger settings, refer
to the off-board charger’ s owner manual.
To reprogram the machine’s battery discharge indicator
(BDI) service application software is required, contact
service.
ON- BOARD BATTER Y CHARGER:
To change the on- board battery charger settings,
service application software is required, contact
service. As an alternative, the charger settings may be
manually changed as describe below . The battery
discharge indicator will automatically reprogram to
match battery type when the battery charger profile is
changed.
CHANGING ON- BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
SETTINGS
To manually change the on-board battery charger
settings for a different battery type, carefully follow
instructions as described below :
NOTE: The manual method is only an alternative if
unable to change setting by use of the Service
Application Software performed by Service.
1. Disconnect battery cables (Figure 85).