Eastman Heavy Machinery
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Battery Condition Indicator
The optional battery condition indicator is located
on the upper control panel. It displays the level of
available battery power to operate the aerial
plat-form. The number one on the scale indicates
full power and zero indicates no power.
Batteries
Proper machine operation depends on well maintained and charged batteries.
General Maintenance
Always keep the batteries clean, free of dirt and corrosion. A film on top of the battery can accelerate
discharge.
Cold reduces battery capacity and retards charging. Heat increases water usage and can result in
overcharging. Very high temperatures can cause thermal run away which may lead to an explosion or fire.
Consult a battery charger specialist if extreme temperature use is unavoidable.
Warning
Battery acid can damage the skin and eyes. Serious infection or reaction can result if medical treatment is not
given immediately. Wear face and eye protection when working near the batteries.
Use distilled water to refill the batteries. Avoid water containing metallic solids such as iron.
Charging
Fully recharge the batteries, immediately after use. One charging cycle per day is preferred. Fully charged
batter-ies perform best. The deeper the discharge, the fewer number of cycles a battery will deliver. Deep
discharges deteriorate the battery quicker than light shallow cycles.
An overly discharged battery may need to be cycled a few times before it can fully recover. If a battery
begins to heat before becoming fully charged, it may be necessary to recharge and discharge the battery a
few times.
The aerial platform is equipped with an automatic battery charger that will completely recharge the batteries
and turn off after the charge cycle is completed.