OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH170 Operation

Switching the electrical system on and off

The electrical system is switched on with keyswitch (32, Fig. 2-75:).

 Insert key into key-switch and turn to the right.

Battery main switch

The battery main switch is installed in the control cabinet (1, Fig. 2-76:) behind the hydraulic reservoir. The battery main switch disconnect the complete electrical system from the batteries. In the "OFF" position, the battery main switch

 prevents unauthorized starting of the engines,  protects the batteries against inadvertent discharge.

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

The battery main switch is automatically set to OFF when the the electrical system is switched off with key switch (32, Fig. 2-75:).