OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation

Battery main switch

The battery main switch (10, Fig. 2-57:) is installed in the control cabinet behind the hydraulic reservoir. The battery main switch (10) disconnect the complete electrical system from the batteries. In the "OFF" position, the battery main switch prevent unauthorized starting of the engines protect the batteries against inadvertent discharge.

The indicator lamp (3, Fig. 2-58:) lights up when the battery main switch (10, Fig. 2-57:) is switched on.

The battery main switch is automatically set to OFF when one of the emergency OFF pushbutton (31, Fig. 2-59:), (2, Fig. 2-58:), or (4, Fig. 2-59:) is operated.

Only the automatic fire-extinguishing system (optional) remains connected to the power supply even when the battery main switch is in the "OFF" position.