Batteries: Preparation; Batteries: Installation And Connection; Batteries: Removal - IPC 1450 Manual De Instrucciones

5.4.1. Batteries: preparation

While installing or performing maintenance on the batteries, the operator must be
provided with the necessary personal protection devices (gloves, goggles, overalls,
etc) to limit the risk of accident. Keep away from naked flames, avoid short
circuiting the battery poles, avoid sparks and do not smoke.
The batteries are normally supplied filled with acid and ready for use.
If the batteries are dry, before mounting them on the machine, proceed as follows:
• remove the caps and fill all elements with specific sulphuric acid solution until the
plates are entirely covered (this requires at least a couple of passes for each element);
• leave for 4-5 hours to allow the air bubbles to come to the surface and the plates
to absorb the electrolyte;
• make sure the level of electrolyte is still above the plates and if necessary top up
with sulphuric acid solution;
• close the caps;
• mount the batteries on the machine (following the procedure described below).
Before starting up the machine for the first time, charge the batteries as described in the
relevant section (Batteries).

5.4.2. Batteries: installation and connection

Check that all switches on the control panel are in the "0" (off) position.
Make sure you connect the terminals marked with a "+" to the positive poles of the
battery. Do not check the battery charge by sparking.
Follow the instructions given below meticulously as short circuiting the batteries
could cause them to explode.
• Lift the seat cowling and KEEPING HOLD OF IT move it forwards to access the battery
compartment from the top.
• Place the batteries in the battery compartment.
Mount the batteries on the machine using lifting means suitable for their weight.
The positive and negative poles have different diameters.
• Connect the batteries to the wiring of the machine
• Lower the cowling into the working position
• Use the machine according to the instructions below.

5.4.3. Batteries: removal

When removing the batteries, the operator must be equipped with suitable personal
protection devices (gloves, goggles, overalls, safety shoes, etc) to reduce the risk of
accidents. Make sure the switches on the control panel are in the "0" position (off) and the
machine is turned off. Keep away from naked flames, do not short circuit the battery
poles, do not cause sparks and do not smoke. Proceed as follows.
• disconnect the battery wiring and bridge terminals from the battery poles.
• if necessary, remove the devices fixing the battery to the base of the machine.
• lift the batteries from the compartment using suitable lifting equipment.
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