Translated user manual (EN-V11)
BENOMIC
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Discharge levels of less than 20% capacity can affect the life of the batteries and the charger
negatively. Charge the batteries when the battery discharge indicator is in the red area - this will
benefit the life of the batteries, the motor and the electrical equipment! Always recharge a flat
battery immediately - this increases its lifespan markedly. In connection with this, it is advisable
to check the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte every week, minimum every month, using
a hydrometer (fig. A+B and table below).
The specific gravity (sg) of the electrolyte of a fully charged battery should be 1280 g/l:
Disconnect the
BENOMIC
by the main switch before
starting to charge the batteries. When charging
batteries always connect up the batteries before
switching on the charger. When the batteries are fully
charged, first switch off the charger, then disconnect the
batteries.
Overcharging batteries can also result in damage to the
battery owing to the electrolyte 'boiling off'.
It is advised to use a modern charger equipped with an
automatic 'fully charged' cut-out - these are available
from Berg Hortimotive
Use only chargers suitable for
24V-110Ah - Lead/acid batteries! (see charger
instructions)
Do not interrupt the charging process - allow the batteries to become fully charged - check the
charger indicator.
During battery charging the
BENOMIC
should not be repaired, cleaned or have any other
activities performed on it.
Turn off everything that consumes electricity on the equipment before removing the batteries to
avoid sparking.
Disconnect the earth cable (-) first before removing the batteries. When reinstalling the
batteries, connect the earth cable (black) last.
WARNING!
Always plus (+ = red) to the positive pole, and minus (- = black) to the negative pole.
Battery electrolyte is highly corrosive therefore you should avoid it coming into contact with
clothing, skin and eyes.
If you receive splashes of battery acid on your clothing or skin, this should be washed
immediately with soap and water, thereafter rinsed in running cold water.
If acid splashes into the eyes, rinse in running water for at least 5 minutes, thereafter call for
medical assistance!
100%
sg 1280 g/l`= 12.7 volts
80%
1240
12.5
60%
1210
12.3
40%
1170
12.1
20%
1140
11.9
Discharged
battery
Charged battery
the float must
float freely in
order to obtain an
accurate reading
Scale
float
battery acid
read off
read off
