Thread the spring guide rod assembly out of the
ball joint to decrease the pad pressure. Thread the
spring guide rod assembly into the ball joint to
increase the pad pressure.
Every time an adjustment is made check the amps.
This may require a few tries to get it were it should
be.
After the adjustment is made tighten the lock nut
and redo the amp test. If it has not changed the
process is complete.
Fall back setting
If your machine has come totally out of adjustment, or
you need to replace the Spring Rod Guide Assembly
you may need to start from the beginning.
The factory starting setting for the pad pressure on
the Charger 2717 DB is 3/4 of an inch [19mm] from
the set collar to the lock nut.
The factory starting setting for the pad pressure on
the Charger 2022 DB is 1/2 of an inch [12.7mm]
from the set collar to the lock nut.
From this setting, proceed with the Pad Pressure
Adjusted.
Battery Replacement Notes
Entire Pack.
It is always recommended to replace all batteries
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in the pack at the same time.
One or more batteries out of the pack. This is not
recommended. Replacing just one or two batteries
out of the pack can lead to the following:
Overcharging the new, or the remaining
original, batteries.
Undercharging the new, or remaining
original, batteries.
Over discharging either the new or the
remaining original batteries.
If you wish to only replace some of the batteries
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in the pack, follow these steps for best results:
Replacement batteries must always be of the
same battery manufacturer, model and amp-
hour rating, as the remaining batteries in the
pack.
Never mix batteries from different
manufacturers in the same pack.
Fully charge both the new battery, and the
remaining original batteries. (specific gravity
= 1.265 minimum, use a hydrometer)
Use a replacement battery that is close to the
same age as the remaining original ones.
Do not run the machine as long for about 20
cycles. For example, if you used to get 4 hrs
runtime, only run it for 2.5 hrs, and then
charge the batteries completely.
Opportunity charge whenever possible.
Equalize after 30 days (Flooded only).
The above steps will provide the best
opportunity for the new battery(s) to join the
pack.
Battery Do's and Don'ts
a. You do not have to fully discharge the batteries
before charging. They do not have a "memory".
b. Plug the charger in anytime the machine is not in
use.
c. NEVER let the electrolyte level fall below the tops
of the plates (flooded cell batteries). This will
damage your batteries almost immediately, and
void the battery warranty. They can tell if this
happened.
d. NEVER refill the batteries with well or tap water
(flooded cell batteries).
e. NEVER overfill the batteries (flooded cell
batteries).
f. NEVER let the batteries sit discharged overnight
(or between shifts).
g. ALWAYS check the electrolyte level about every 3
or 4 charge/discharge cycles BEFORE
CHARGING.
h. ALWAYS refill the batteries with distilled water (if
needed) AFTER CHARGING.
i. ALWAYS fully recharge the batteries after use
(until the green LED comes on).
j. ALWAYS equalize the batteries (Flooded only)
every 30 days.
k. NEVER OVER DISCHARGE!
l. NEVER charge GEL batteries with the charger set
to FLOODED/AGM.
m. NEVER charge FLOODED/AGM batteries with the
charger set to GEL. EXCEPTION-CROWN AND
TROJAN AGM'S TO BE CHARGED WITH GEL
SETTING.
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