Feeding Batteries; Batteries: Preparation - IPC Gansow Ct100 Manual De Instrucciones

• 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 (fig. 5, ref. 1) and the squeegee (fig. 5, ref. 2) 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.
5.4

Feeding batteries

Two different batteries can be fitted on this machine:
•
Tubular leak-proof batteries: these batteries require the periodical check of the
electrolyte 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 battery 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 paragraph
concerning the machine technical data: actually, the use of heavier storage batteries can
cause serious problems to the machine controllability and overheat the drive motor,
whereas storage batteries with a lower capacity require recharges more frequently.
They must be kept charged, dry and clean, with their connections tight.

5.4.1 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
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 the plates to absorb the electrolyte;
• check that the electrolyte level is still above the plates, otherwise top up with the
solution of sulphuric acid;
• reclose the plugs;
• install the storage batteries on the machine (following the procedure described below).
It is now necessary to perform a first recharging before having the machine start; to do so
stick to the instructions written in the respective paragraph.
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WARNING
Do not fit the fuse FU7 if using gel batteries.
! DANGER
battery poles, cause sparks or smoke.