Karcher B 250 R I Bp - Manual (Page 20)

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The BAT package model contains built-in
batteries.

The steering position should point to-
wards the front.
 Swivel the seat to the front.
 Remove screw of seat stopper.
1 Plug for seat contact switch
 Pull out the plug of the seat contact
switch and push it back through the
opening.
 Unlock the driver seat and pull it up-
ward.
 Dismount the plug of the seat contact
switch from the holder.
 Unhook the support of the seat console
and close the seat console.
 Unscrew the hinges of the seat console.
 Place the seat console in the foot
space.
 Lift battery cover.
 Dismantle fresh water tank on the right
hand side.
 Dismantle the side plate of the battery
box on the right hand side.
 Insert battery. Battery connections in
front direction.
ATTENTION
Pay attention to correct poles.

Connect the connection cable to the
free battery poles (+) and (-). Lay the
cables in such a way that they do not
get clamped by the seat.
 Install the side plate of the battery box
on the right hand side.
 Install fresh water tank on the right hand
side.
 Replace battery cover.
 Insert battery plug.
 Position the seat console.
 Tighten down the hinges of the seat
console.
 Open the seat console and secure the
support for the seat console.
 Mount the plug of the seat contact
switch to the holder.
 Insert the seat.
 Reconnect the plug of the seat contact
switch.
 Install screw of seat stopper.
 Swivel the seat downward.
 Adjust steering wheel.
ATTENTION
Charge the batteries before commissioning
the appliance.
Note:
The device is equipped with a safety mech-
anism to prevent total discharge, i.e. when
the permissible minimum capacity is
reached, then the machine can only be
driven and existing lamps can be switched
on. In such a case, the battery monitoring
symbol on the control console glows red.

Drive the machine directly to the charg-
ing station; avoid any steep gradients in
the process.
Note:
When using other batteries (e.g. batteries
from other manufacturers), the total dis-
charge protection level for the respective
battery must be reset by the Kärcher after-
sales service.
ƽ DANGER
Danger of injury due to electric shock. Ob-
serve supply network and fuse protection -
see "Charger".
Only use the charger in dry rooms with suf-
ficient ventilation!
Note:
Average charging time is approx. 10 -12
hours.
The recommended chargers (suitable for
the batteries used) are regulated electroni-
cally and will automatically terminate the
charging process.
ƽ DANGER
Danger of explosion. The room, where the
machine is kept to charge the battery, must
feature a minimum volume and an air ex-
change with a minimum flow rate, depend-
ing on the type of battery (see "Recom-
mended Batteries").
Danger of explosion. Wet batteries may
only be charged with the seat tilted up.

Tilt the seat upward.
 Remove battery plug and join it to the
charging cable.
 Connect the charger to the mains and
turn it on.
 Switch off the charger and remove the
plug from the socket.
 Pull the battery cable from the charger
cable and connect it to the machine.
 Add distilled water one hour before the
charging process comes to an end; fol-
low the correct acid level. There are
corresponding indicators on the battery.
At the end of the charging process, all
cells must gas.
ṇ WARNING
Danger of causticization!
– Adding water to the battery in its dis-
charged state can cause the acid to
leak.
– Use safety glasses while handling bat-
tery acid and follow the safety instruc-
tions to avoid personal injury or damage
to clothes.
– Should the acid spray on to the skin or
clothes, rinse immediately with lots of
water.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
– Use only distilled or desalinated water
(EN 50272-T3) for filling the battery.
– Do not add any substances (so-called
performance improving agents), else
warranty claims will not be entertained.
Batteries and chargers are available in spe-
cialised stores.
If you use wet batteries in the BAT model,
then follow the following instructions:
– It is necessary to conform to the maxi-
mum battery dimensions.
– While charging wet (maintenance-free)
batteries, it is necessary to tilt the seat
upward.
– While charging wet batteries, follow the
specifications of the battery manufac-
turer.
Note:
Press the emergency-stop button to imme-
diately deactivate all functions and turn the
key switch to the "0" position.
 Four floor boards of the pallet are fas-
tened with screws. Unscrew these
boards.
 Place the boards on the edge of the pal-
let. Place the boards in such a way that
they lie in front of the four wheels of the
machine. Fasten the boards with
screws.
 Slide the four support beams included
in the packaging under the ramp.
 Only BR 120/250...: Remove front
transport eyelets from the palette.
 Remove the wooden bars in front of the
wheels.
 Release emergency-stop button by
turning.
 Set main switch to “1”.
 Press the drive direction switch and
slowly move the machine down from
the ramp.
 Set main switch to “0”.
Insert batteries and connect Charge the batteries
After charging
Low maintenance batteries (wet
batteries)
Recommended batteries, chargers
Order No.
Battery set 6.654-136.0
Charger 6.654-295.0
Maximum battery dimensions
Length Width Height
842 mm 627 mm 537 mm
Unloading
With battery
20 EN