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Parts & Operations Manual
Labrador
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Remove the bags from the battery compartment and check their contents: this Operator’s Manual, the maintenance
manual, declaration of conformity, certificate of warranty; battery bridges with terminals; 1 connector for battery charger.
2 electronic keys.
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Remove the metal brackets that secure the front wheels and the machine’s chassis to the pallet.
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Using a sloping ramp, push the machine backwards off the pallet. The machine must not be raised.
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Unpack the brushes from their packaging.
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Clean the outside of the machine, taking care to respect safety regulations.
Once the machine is clear of the packaging, proceed to install the batteries (see the “Batteries: installation and connection”
section).
The packaging may be kept as it can be reused to protect the machine if it is moved to another site or to a repair workshop.
Otherwise it must be disposed of in compliance with current legislation.
Batteries (Battery version)
Two different types of battery may be installed on these machines:
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Leak-proof tubular batteries (WET): these require regular checks on electrolyte level. When necessary, top up with
distilled water until the plates are covered. Do not over-fill (5 mm max. above the plates).
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Gel or AGM batteries: this type of battery requires no maintenance.
Battery technical characteristics must correspond to those listed in the
Technical characteristics
section. The use of higher
capacity batteries could seriously jeopardize maneuverability and lead to the drive motor overheating. Batteries with a lower
capacity and weight will require charging more frequently.
Batteries must be kept charged, dry and clean and the connections must be kept tight.
! INFORMATION: Follow the instructions below to configure the machine’s software for the type of batteries installed: see the “Technical
menu section“
Batteries: preparation
! DANGER: During battery installation and any type of battery maintenance, the operator must be provided with the necessary personal
protection devices (gloves, goggles overalls, etc.) to limit the risk of injury. Keep clear of naked flames, avoid short circuiting the battery
poles, avoid sparks and do not smoke.
Batteries (WET) are normally supplied filled with acid and ready for use.
If the batteries are wet, proceed as follows before installing them in the machine:
Remove the caps and fill all elements with sulfuric acid solution specific for batteries until the plates are entirely covered
(this requires at least a couple of refills for each element). IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT THE DEALER.
Leave the batteries stand for 4-5 hours to allow air bubbles to come to the surface and the plates to absorb the electrolyte.
Make sure the level of electrolyte is still above the plates and if necessary top up with sulfuric acid solution.
Close the caps.
Install the batteries in the machine (following the procedure described below).
Charge the batteries before starting up the machine for the first time. Follow the instructions in the “Battery maintenance
and charging” section.
