ITALA 135
OPERATING MANUAL
The electrical connection of battery / machine is located under the hood (the battery connector is mobile and it has a handle,
while the machine connector is fixed the frame).
During operation, the battery connector must remain connected to the machine; during the re-charge, the battery connector
must be attached to the charger.
WARNING
- Check the perfect connectors' coupling.
6.6 Recharge of batteries
In order not to cause the risk of permanent damage to the batteries, one should at all costs avoid their complete discharge and
effect recharging within a few minutes after that the signal lamp of discharged batteries begins to blink.
WARNING
– To avoid permanent damage to the batteries, it is essential to avoid their complete discharge, and to
recharge them within a few minutes after the warning of low batteries. Recharge IMMEDIATELY after discharge: DO
NOT LEAVE THE BATTERIES, EVEN PARTIALLY, DISCHARGED.
For the maintenance and daily recharging of the batteries it is necessary to follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer or its dealer. All installation and maintenance operations must be carried out by specialized personnel.
The battery recharging operations are to be carried out in well-ventilated places and far from heat sources. Do not
smoke, do not approach naked flames, do not use emery wheels and welding machines; however, do not cause sparks
near the batteries. Charge with the battery caps and sides open. Do not perform repairs on the batteries and the
machine while charging.
Never leave the batteries completely discharged, even if the machine is not used.
Do not let one battery discharge separately from the other.
In the case of using ACID or PURE LEAD TRACTION batteries, every 10 recharges check the electrolyte level and if
necessary top up with distilled water. Top up only at the end of the charge.
Make sure that the batteries installed are suitable for the type of charger used. Therefore, use ONLY ACID or PURE
LEAD TRACTION batteries or GEL or AGM batteries.
Never charge GEL or AGM batteries with an unsuitable charger.
Strictly follow the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Danger of gas exhalation and leakage of corrosive liquids.
Danger of fire: do not approach with open flames.
6.7 Battery charge level gauge
When the key is in position "ON", the digital display (CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS table) indicates:
1. The charge level of the battery;
2. The level of minimum expected voltage / acceptable to the batteries (adjustable in function of used batteries);
3. Working hours.
The brush and vacuum motors automatically turns off when the battery level is at minimum. The remaining charge can be used
to bring the machine to the recharging point.
6.8 Installing brushes
WARNING
– Before changing brushes, opening or access panels, turn the key switch off to position "OFF" and
remove the key.
3. Lift the frontal sides brushes levers up;
4. Screw supplied wheels to the brush motor to fix brushes.
6.9 Water tank fill
It is necessary to fill the side tank with water, to use the frontal anti-dust system during working phase (Nr. 10 of MACHINE
COMPONENTS).
WARNING
– When the water tank is empty, the pump will automatically turn off to prevent overheating. And 'you
need fill again the tank so that the pump re arm again.
WARNING
– When the machine is not going to be used for a long period, empty the water tank.
7 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
1 Follow these regulations carefully to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine;
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