Maintenance
8.Check the batteries and if necessary add distlled water after charging. The correct level is within 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of the bottom of the tube in each cell.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami- nants that will damage batteries. Batteries must be refilled with
DISTILLED WATER ONLY.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause an explosion. NO SMOKING. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
9. Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine.
10.Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”.
Maintenance Procedures To Be Done Every Week:
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Do not put tools or other metal objects across the battery terminals or the tops of the batteries.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the machine, and discharge across the tops of the batteries, do not fill the batteries above the bottom of the tube in each cell. Wipe any acid from the machine or the tops of the batteries. Do not add acid to battery after installation.
NOTE: Always turn off key switch before servicing the machine.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. NO SMOKING!
1.To inspect batteries, tip up recovery tank until it locks in the full open position. See figure 30. To close the tank, pull up on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank to the closed position.
CAUTION: Before raising the tank, be sure tank is empty.
NOTE: There is an intermediate position available for holding the recovery tank open for charging batteries. See figure 31.
Figure 30
Figure 31
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