5.2 Battery system
1. Battery indicator for charger
2. Charge control indicator
3. Charger
4. Flap for charger mains power cable
5. Connection cable
6. Lashing straps
7. Batteries
8. Hood
9. Connection plan
Batteries may only be handled and
changed by properly skilled
maintenance personnel.
The charge control indicator (Fig. 7/2)
indicates the charge status of the
batteries during operation. When the
batteries are discharged, the red LED
flashes. The machine functions are
restricted. Charge the batteries
immediately!
5.2.1 Charging batteries
The charge control indicator (Fig. 7/2) indicates
the charge status of the batteries during
operation. The batteries must be charged
immediately the red LED lights up. The batteries
(Fig. 7/7) are charged using the integrated
battery charger (Fig. 7/3). The charger is
connected by means of the power cable
(Fig. 7/4).
While the battery is being charged, the battery
indicator on the charger (Fig. 7/1) lights up.
5.2.2 Total discharge signal transducer (TSG)
The machine is equipped with a total discharge
signal transducer to protect the batteries against
total discharge.
The total discharge signal transducer is
integrated in the electronics.
5.2.3 Servicing the driving batteries
Never leave discharged batteries lying
around; recharge them immediately!
5.2.4 Removing the batteries
1. Park the machine on a level area of floor.
2. Switch off the machine.
3. Loosen the locking bolt holding the hood
(refer to Figure 1/3) and pivot the hood open.
Fig. 7
Before starting the machine up for the
first time, the batteries to be used must
be fully charged, properly, by
implementing the initial battery charge
routine. Tornado assumes no liability
for damage to the battery caused by a
fault when the battery is charged for
the first time.
4. Slacken the lashing straps (Fig. 7/6).
5. Disconnect the connection cable (Fig. 7/5)
from the batteries and remove the batteries.
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