Height Rider/SP Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA – 01/18
Original instructions
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BATTERIES AND CHARGING
BATTERIES MUST BE RECHARGED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA FREE OF
FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HAZARDS THAT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION. HIGHLY
EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED DURING THE CHARGING PROCESS.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY.
1)
Recharge batteries at the end of every working day or shift.
(
Note:
To recharge batteries fully from flat takes approx. 12 hours, this consists of 8 hours bulk
charging plus 4 hours equalisation).
2)
Plug charger into a suitable power supply, either 240 volts or 110 volts AC (see
Charging
Limitations
, Page 41). (Note: If using 240V, use of a suitably rated Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker (ELCB) or Residual Current Device (RCD) at the point of supply is highly
recommended.)
3)
Take note of the indicator provided on the base:
Green lamp
(Fast flash)
- Batteries are charging.
Green lamp
(Slow flash)
- Batteries are charging
and between 80% & 100% capacity.
Green lamp (Static)
- the batteries are fully charged.
Red lamp flashing
– Fault (see ‘Charging Limitations’).
4)
The charger will automatically switch off once the batteries are fully charged. It is recommended
to reconnect the charger to a suitable power supply when the machine is not in use to maintain
good battery condition. Charger will monitor and maintain correct battery charge level.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A MACHINE BE LEFT FULLY
DISCHARGED AS SEVERE BATTERY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IN A RELATIVELY
SHORT TIME.
5)
The machine boom functions can be used whilst on charge.
Do not drive
machine to avoid
damage to cables etc. To disconnect charger, firstly switch off the power supply. Ensure LEDs
are
off
before disconnecting the charger from the power supply.
Notes:
1)
If the charger is reconnected to the power supply shortly after it has gone through its full
charging cycle, the base will show the Green, fast flash lamp, immediately followed by the
Green, slow flash lamp. The charger would then go through its complete cycle again at an
accelerated rate, depending on the time difference between connection, reconnection, and level
of battery charge.
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