Feeding Batteries; Batteries: Preparation - IPC CT105 Manual De Instrucciones

► remove the cardbox;
► remove the envelopes inside the battery compartment (within the solution tank) and check
its contents:
► warranty coupon;
► user's and maintenance manual;
► battery bridge with clips;
► pair of tweezers for fuses;
► connector for the battery-charger;
► switch keys;
Keep one of the two keys in a safe place to use if the other key is lost.
► depending on the model, remove the metal brackets or cut the plastic straps, which fix the
machine chassis to the pallet;
► disengage the parking brake via the pedal ref. C fig. 3;
► let the machine slide down the pallet on an inclined plane, by pushing it into reverse;
► unwrap the brushes/rollers and the squeegee from their packing;
► clean the outside of the machine observing the safety rules;
► after unpacking the machine, you can install the batteries: see respective paragraphs.
If necessary, preserve the wrapping material as it could be used again to protect the machine in the
event of a move or if the machine should be sent to a service centre for repair.
Otherwise, the material must be disposed of in compliance with the laws in force.

Feeding batteries

Two different batteries can be fitted on this machine:
Tubular leak-proof batteries: these batteries require the periodical check of the elec-
►
trolyte level. When it is necessary, top up with distilled water alone until the plates are
covered; do not overfill (max. 5 mm. above the plates).
► Gel batteries: this kind of batteries requires no maintenance. When using this type of bat-
tery the fuse FU7 (fig. 6, ref. 2) inside the machine control panel must be removed using
the pliers. This operation serves to inform the electronic control of the type of battery used.
The technical specifications must correspond to those indicated in the chapter concerning the ma-
chine's technical specifications: in fact, the use of heavier storage batteries can cause serious pro-
blems to the machine controllability and overheat the drive motor, whereas storage batteries with a
lower capacity require recharging more frequently.
They must be kept charged, dry and clean, with their connections tight.

Batteries: preparation

On installing or performing any kind of maintenance on the batteries wear the necessary
accessories (e.g. protective gloves, goggles, overalls, etc.) to limit the hazards of accidents,
keep away from possible free flames, do not short-circuit the battery poles, cause sparks
The batteries are normally supplied filled with acid and ready-for-use.
If batteries without acid are to be used, before mounting them on the machine, it is necessary to
make them active as follows:
► after taking off the battery plugs, fill up all elements with a solution of specific sulphuric
acid, until the cells are thoroughly covered (fill each element at least twice);
► let them rest for about 4-5 hours, to give time to air bubbles to come up to the surface and
INFORMATION
WARNING
Do not fit the fuse FU7 if using gel batteries.
DANGER
or smoke.
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