How To Charge The Batteries - Clarke FOCUS S17 Rotary Libro De Instrucciones

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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!
CAUTION: See Charger Owner's Manual. All
onboard battery chargers are
programmed for a specific type battery.
The charger may need reprogramming
to properly charge replacement
batteries different than the originally
equipped Clarke battery.
NOTE: Only replace batteries with the identical Clarke
battery pack as originally equipped. The correct Clarke
battery part number can be found on the Clarke battery
label affixed to the top of each battery.
If the replacement battery is a different Clarke battery,
please contact Clarke Technical Service, 1-800-356-7274,
for instructions.
If the replacement battery is not a Clarke battery, please
contact the charger manufacturer for instructions.
To charge the batteries, follow this procedure:
1. Place the machine on a flat-level surface with adequate
ventilation.
2. Set the parking brake if one is provided.
3. Remove power to the control panel by pressing the red
"OFF" button. If the machine is equipped with a key
switch, turn the key counterclockwise to the "OFF"
position.
4. Before charging the batteries, the battery compartment
needs to be vented. To vent the compartment, the
recovery tank needs to be propped open.
WARNING: Before raising or removing the recovery
tank, be sure tank is empty. Do not
operate or perform maintenance on the
machine while the recovery tank is in the
open position. The tank can be
accidentally bumped and it may slam shut.
5. The FOCUS 17/20 is equipped with an on-board charger
located behind the recovery tank (See Figure 17). The
charger is a 3-stage charger designed to maximize
battery life. The AC power cord to the on-board charger
is located in its storage compartment under the control
handle at the rear of the machine (See Figure 16). Pull
the cord out of the storage compartment.
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Figure 16
Figure 17
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