Genie IWP Super Series 48643 - Manual (Page 22)

20 Genie IWP Super Series Part No. 48643
Operator’s Manual Second Edition • Fourth Printing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery and Charger Instructions
Observe and Obey:
Do not use an external charger or booster
battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Use proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the charger.
Use only Genie authorized battery and charger.
To Charge Battery
1 Open the battery pack lid to access the battery.
2 Remove the battery vent caps and check the
battery acid level. If necessary, add only
enough distilled water to cover the plates. Do
not overfill prior to the charge cycle.
3 Replace the battery vent caps.
4 Set the power switch to the OFF position. Be
sure that the DC output cord is properly
connected to the battery.
Black to negative, red to positive.
5 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC
circuit.
6 If equipped: Set the AC Selector switch to the
proper voltage.
7 Set the power switch to the AUTO position.
8 Monitor the ampere meter for the correct
charge rate. The initial charge rate should be
approximately 10A. The charge rate will
decrease as the battery reaches full charge.
9 The charger will turn off automatically when the
battery is fully charged. Set the power switch to
the
OFF
position, then disconnect from the AC
supply.
10 Check the battery acid level when the charge
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill.
Dry Battery Filling and
Charging Instructions
1 Remove battery vent caps and permanently
remove plastic seal from battery vent openings.
2 Fill each cell with battery acid (electrolyte) until
the level is sufficient to cover the plates.
Do not fill to maximum level until battery charge
cycle is complete. Overfilling can cause the
battery acid to overflow during charging.
Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and
water.
3 Install the battery vent caps.
4 Charge the battery.
5 Check the battery acid level when the charging
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill.