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Charging the battery
– Switch off and secure the vehicle (see Chapter E).
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Always switch off the vehicle before plugging the battery connector into the
socket or unplugging it from the socket.
– Uncover the battery (see Section 3).
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The surfaces of the battery cells must be left uncovered during the charging
process to allow for adequate ventilation. Do not place any metallic objects
on the battery. Before starting to charge the battery, inspect all cable joints
and plug connections for visible damage.
The safety instructions of the battery and charging station manufacturer must
be followed.
– Pull out the battery connector (5).
– Remove the insulating mat from the battery if present.
– Connect the charging cable (6) to the battery connector (5) and switch on the
charging unit.
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Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions supplied by the battery
and charging station manufacturer.
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