OPERATION
18
Tennant T5e (10--06)
CHARGING BATTERIES
ATTENTION: To prolong the life of the batteries
only recharge the batteries if the machine was
used for a total of 30 minutes or more. Do not leave
batteries discharged for lengthy periods.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing batteries, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries and battery cables. Avoid
contact with battery acid.
BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
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CHARGER TYPE:
-- FOR SEALED (Gel) BATTERIES
-- FOR WET (Lead acid) BATTERIES
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
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OUTPUT CURRENT - 20 AMPS
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AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
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FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
ON--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER SETTINGS
If your machine is equipped with the on--board charger,
the charger settings must be set for your battery type
before charging. Failure to properly set will result in
battery damage.
To determine your battery type, see battery label.
Contact your battery supplier if not specified.
To verify the setting of the charger, connect the charger
cord into an electrical receptacle. The charger will
display a sequence of codes. One of the codes will
either read “GEL” or “Acd” (Figure 42).
GEL = Set for sealed/maintenance free batteries
Acd = Set for wet/lead acid batteries
FIG. 42
To change the setting, unplug the charger, peel up the
corner of the display label and set the switches
accordingly (Fig. 43). The charger cord must be
unplugged when resetting.
WET “Acd” BATTERY
SEALED “GEL” BATTERY
FIG. 43
USING THE ON--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
IMPORTANT: Before charging, make sure that the
charger setting is properly set for your battery type
(See ON--BOARD CHARGER SETTINGS).
1. Transport the machine to a well--ventilated area.
2. Park the machine on a flat, dry surface. Turn the
key off and set the parking brake, if equipped.
3. If charging wet (lead acid) batteries check the fluid
level before charging (See BATTERY
MAINTENANCE).
4. Prop up the recovery tank for ventilation
(Figure 44).
FIG. 44
5. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord into a
properly grounded receptacle (Figure 45).
NOTE:
The machine will not operate when charging.
