Snorkel UL40 - Manual (Page 4)

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Loaders
DC MODELS
Disconnect the plug from the battery box and
remove the battery box from the rear of the ma-
chine (Figure 4).
The battery box is heavy, 52 lbs. (23.6 kg),
lift properly (or have someone help you) to
prevent back injury.
Make sure loader fully engages tailgate or
vehicle bed.
LOADING
1. Raise the loader support bracket and engage
the retaining pin in the top hole of the loader
channel (Figure 5).
2. Secure the loader to the loader support bracket
with the gravity hook (Figure 5).
3. Position the unit so the back of the machine
comes in contact with the vehicle bed or tail-
gate.
4. Release the gravity hook and slide the loader
down until it comes into contact with the
vehicle bed or tailgate (Figure 5). Then reposi-
tion the loader support bracket so the retaining
pin is in the first available hole above the
loader.
5. Release the locking pin and pull the T-handle
out until the locking pin engages the hole in the
end of the T-handle (Figure 6).
6. Lift up on the T-handle, using the loader as a
pivot, until the unit rotates to a horizontal
position in the vehicle bed (Figure 7).
7. Push the base of the unit towards the front of
the vehicle bed. The machine will slide on the
loader until the rear wheels are on the bed. The
unit may then be rolled on the rear wheels and
upper casters.
Figure 4: Battery Box (DC Models only)
BATTERY CHARGING (Figure 4)
Charge batteries at end of each work shift or
sooner if batteries have been discharged.
Charge battery in a well ventilated area.
Do not charge battery when the work
platform is in an area containing sparks or
flames.
Permanent damage to battery will result if
not immediately recharged after discharging.
Never leave charger operating unattended
for more than two days.
Never disconnect cables from battery when
charger is operating.
Keep charger dry.
1. Check battery fluid level. If electrolyte level is
lower than 3/8 in. (10 mm) above plates add
distilled water only.
2. Verify charger voltage switch is set to 12 volts.
3. Connect extension cord (12 ga. (1.5 mm²) con-
ductor minimum and 50 ft. (15 m) in length
maximum) to charger plug.
Connect extension cord to properly grounded
outlet of proper voltage and frequency.
4. Set charger control to "conventional" setting.
Ammeter should indicate charge rate.
5. When battery is fully charged, charger auto-
matically turns itself off. Disconnect extension
cord.
Charger
Charging
Control