Removing The Batteries - IPC 1050 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

battery and check if they are filled with electrolyte.
1 - If the batteries are already filled:
a) Check the level of electrolyte and top up if necessary. (Use
only distilled water).
b) Recharge (see the MAINTENANCE section and the battery
instruction handbook).
2 If the batteries are supplied without liquid (i.e. dry), they
must be filled with sulphuric acid (density from 1.27 to 1.29
kg at 25°C), according to the instructions given in the next
paragraph and in the battery handbook.
Filling batteries with acid.
Pay particular attention when you are handling sulphuric acid.
This substance is corrosive. If it comes into contact with your
skin or eyes, wash with plenty of fresh water and seek medical
assistance.
Batteries must be filled in a ventilated area.
Fill the cells (or single elements) of the batteries with acid. The
correct level is indicated in the battery instruction handbooks.
After an hour, top up the cells, if necessary, with more acid.
Let the batteries rest – with the machine stopped – for
another hour and then refill, in accordance to the instructions
given in the handbook provided with the battery (refer to the
"MAINTENANCE" section). During the charging operations, all
battery caps must be open.
English (Translation of original instructions)
3 If the machine has been supplied without batteries, these
must be purchased and installed accordingly.
Competent battery specialists should preferably be contacted
to choose and install the new batteries.
The electrical connection cables supplied with the machine
may be used to connect the batteries.
Once the batteries have been installed, connect the battery
connector to the machine.
If the machine is in the DP version, it must be filled with
leadfree petrol , depending on the engine. A label indicating the
kind of fuel to use is in any case applied near the fuel cap.
Check the level of oil in the engine (see the "MAINTENANCE"
chapter).
When removing the batteries, the operator must be equipped
with suitable personal protection devices (gloves, goggles,
overalls, safety shoes, etc) to reduce the risk of accidents.
Make sure the switches on the control panel are in the "0"
position (off) and the machine is turned off. Keep away from
naked flames, do not short circuit the battery poles, do not
cause sparks and do not smoke. Proceed as follows.
• disconnect the battery wiring and bridge terminals from the
battery poles.
• if necessary, remove the devices fixing the battery to the
base of the machine.
• lift the batteries from the compartment using suitable lifting
equipment.
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REMOVING THE BATTERIES