Nilfisk-ALTO R 571 - Manual (Page 11)

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Battery Maintenance
The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the
storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventative
maintenance.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be
dangerous. Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing
when working near batteries. NO
SMOKING!
To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these
instructions:
1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct
level is between 1/4” (1/2 cm) below the bottom of the
tube in each cell and above the tops of the plates.
Check the level of the electrolyte each time you charge
the batteries (see figure 4).
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the
batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are covered with
electrolyte before charging. Do not top off the cells prior to
charging the battery. Electrolyte expands during charging.
As a result, the electrolyte could overflow from the cells.
Always top off the cells with distilled water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to
the batteries if electrolyte does not
cover the plates. Keep the
electrolyte at the correct level.
CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge
across the tops of the batteries can
occur if the batteries are over filled.
Do not fill the batteries up to the
bottom of the tube in each cell.
Wipe any acid from the machine or
the tops of the batteries. Never
add acid to a battery after
installation.
CAUTION: Batteries must be refilled with
distilled water only. Do not use tap
water as it may contain
contaminants that will damage
batteries.
2. Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry. Keep the
terminals and connectors clean. To clean the top of
the batteries, use a damp cloth with a weak solution of
ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution. To clean
the terminals and connectors, use a terminal and
connector cleaning tool. Do not allow ammonia or
bicarbonate of soda to get into the batteries.
3. Keep the batteries charged.
Figure 4
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation
Correct Fill