ENGLISH USER MANUAL
6FLOORTEC 560 B 146 2590 000(1)2005-03 A
USEWhile reading this Manual, the Operator must pay
particular attention to these symbols. Do not cover these
adhesives for any reason, in case of damage replace them
immediately.
BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW
MACHINE
The machine requires one 12V battery or two 6V batteries
connected according to the diagram (10, Fig. U).
The machine can be equipped:
a) Lead or gel batteries installed on the machine and
ready to be used.
1. Open the hood (7, Fig. C) and check that the
battery is connected to the machine through the
appropriate connector (3, Fig. U).
2. Lower the hood and check that it is correctly
closed (the machine must be as shown in Fig. C).
3. Insert the ignition key (2, Fig. B) in the control
panel and turn it to “I” position (without pulling the
lever 4, Fig. C). If the green warning light (5, Fig.
B) turns on, the battery is ready to be used.
Otherwise the battery needs to be charged (see
the procedure in the Maintenance chapter).
b) Lead battery installed on the machine but dry,
that is without liquid electrolyte.
1. Open the machine hood (7, Fig. C).
2. Remove the battery caps (8, Fig. U).
3. Fill up each battery element with sulphuric acid for
batteries (density from 1.27 to 1.29 Kg at 25°C) in
accordance with the instructions specified in the
Battery manual. The correct quantity of sulphuric
acid is indicated in the Battery Manual.
4. Let the battery rest and fill in with sulphuric acid in
accordance with the instructions specified in the
Battery manual.
5. Proceed with battery recharging (see the
procedure in the Maintenance paragraph).
c) Without battery
1. Buy an appropriate battery (See Technical
Characteristics paragraph and the diagram 10,
Fig. U).
For the battery choice and installation, apply to
qualified battery retailers.
2. Install the battery.
3. Proceed with machine and battery charger (if
installed) setting according to the chosen battery
type.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY
TYPE SETTING (WET OR GEL)
According to the chosen battery type (lead or gel) perform
the setting of the electronic board of the machine and the
battery charger (if installed on the machine), operating as
indicated below:
Machine setting
1. Turn the key (2, Fig. B) to “0” position.
2. Open the hood (7, Fig. C).
3. The machine setting performed at the factory is for
lead (WET) batteries. If this setting corresponds to
the type of battery installed on your machine, go to
the next paragraph, otherwise perform the following
operations:
4. Disconnect the connector (3, Fig. U).
5. Close the hood (7, Fig. C).
6. Remove the screws (9, Fig. B) and take out the
control panel (1) with care.
7. Install a jumper wire (1, Fig. T) on the “WET”
connectors (2) for lead battery or on the “GEL”
connectors (3) for gel battery.
8. Reinstall the control panel and tighten the screw (9,
Fig. B).
9. Disconnect the connector (3, Fig. U).
Battery charger setting
1. Turn the key (2, Fig. B) to “0” position; open the hood
(7, Fig. C) and take the selector (9, Fig. U) to (WET)
for lead battery or to (GEL) for gel battery.
2. Install the battery on the machine according to the
diagram (10, Fig. U).
3. Proceed with recharging the batteries (see the
procedure in the Maintenance paragraph).
BEFORE START-UP
WARNING!
On some points of the machine there are
some adhesives indicating:
– DANGER
– WARNING
– CAUTION
–NOTE
CAUTION!
Be extremely careful when working with
sulphuric acid, as it is corrosive. If it comes
in contact with skin or eyes, rinse
thoroughly with water and call a physician.
Batteries have to be filled in a
well-ventilated area.
Use protective gloves.
WARNING!
Ensure that the hopper (17, Fig. C) is
correctly closed before starting up the
machine.