Recharging the battery outside the machine

Recharging the battery outside the machine

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Charging the battery with a charger Remove the plugs, avoid sparking (no smoking); battery acid is highly caustic – wear goggles and protective gloves.

If the eyes are splashed with acid, rinse immediately and thoroughly with cold water and then immediately consult a doctor.

Trickle charge/booster charge

When charging with weak currents (trickle charge with small charger) it is not necessary to disconnect the connecting leads to the electrical system. he instructions of the charger manufacturer must always be observed. When the batteries are not removed from the machine, use a charger with a charging voltage of 24 V (batteries connected in series).

When boost-charging the battery, the maximum charge current must not exceed 10% of the nominal battery capacity. Maximum charging duration is 30 hours for a completely discharged battery. Fast charge

• Observe the instructions of the charger manufacturer. • Before fast charging, i.e. charging with high currents, both connecting leads must be disconnected and the batteries removed (see: “Inspection and servicing, safety instructions” and “Removing and installing the batteries”). • Before charging, open the battery plugs to such an extent that the gas can escape from all cells. • A discharged battery can freeze at a temperature of –10°C. It is essential to thaw out a frozen battery before fast charging or it may explode. • Plug the power cord of the charger into the socket only after the terminal clamps of the charger have been correctly fastened on the battery terminal posts. - Red = Plus - Black = Minus • After charging, re-install the battery and reconnect in the correct order (first the positive, then the negative lead).