Snorkel S2633 - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 6 – Batteries
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6. Plug the battery charger plug (refer to Figure 6.2) into
a properly grounded outlet (115 volt AC, 60 Hz) using
a 3 conductor, 12 gauge or larger extension cord.
The extension cord must be as short as possible (no
longer than 50′) and in good electrical condition.
Figure 6.2 – Battery Tray
Note
Do not operate any of the aerial platform functions while
the battery charger is plugged in.
7. Visually inspect the battery charge indicator for proper
charging rate (refer to Figure 6.2).
The charger will turn on three to fi ve seconds after
a complete electrical connection is made.
As the batteries become charged, the indicator
light for each level of charge will blink until its level
is reached and then it will remain lit.
When the batteries are fully charged, all three
lights on the battery charge indicator will be lit.
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y
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Battery Charge
Plug
Battery Charge
Indicator
Battery Charge
Plug
Battery Charge
Indicator
8. Leave the battery charger plugged in until it shuts
itself off.
Note
If the charging cycle exceeds 16 hours without the bat-
teries being fully recharged, unplug the charger and have
the batteries checked.
9. After the battery charger turns itself off, unplug the
extension cord from the battery charger and allow
the batteries to cool.
10. Open the battery tray on the right side of the chas-
sis and remove the caps from each battery (refer to
Figure 6.1).
11. Visually check the battery fl uid level making sure the
level is within ¼″ (6 mm) of the bottom of the fi ller neck
inside each hole. If needed, add distilled water.
12. Tightly replace the caps on each battery, and close
the battery tray.