Specifications

OPERATION
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Tennant 5400 (04--04)
CHARGING BATTERIES
ATTENTION: To prolong the life of the batteries
and to provide optimum machine performance,
ONLY recharge the batteries after a total of 30
minutes of use or more. Do not leave batteries
discharged for lengthy periods.
The following charging instructions are intended for
battery chargers supplied with the machine. Only use
a battery charger with the following specifications to
prevent battery damage.
BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
S OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
S OUTPUT CURRENT - 20 AMPS
S AUTOMATIC SHUT --OFF CIRCUIT
S FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
1. T ransport machine to a well ventilated area for
charging.
W ARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
2. Before charging the batteries, check the
electrolyte level in each battery cell (Figure 52).
FIG. 52
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and eye protection when
handling batteries or battery cables. Avoid contact
with battery acid.
The electrolyte level (A) should slightly cover the
battery plates (B). Add distilled water as needed.
DO NOT OVERFILL, the fluid may expand and
overflow while charging. Replace cell caps before
charging (Figure 53).
A
B
FIG. 53
3. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord to a
properly grounded receptacle (Figure 54).
Grounded
3HoleOutlet
Ground Pin
FIG. 54
4. Connect battery charger into machine’s charging
receptacle as shown. Flip up hood support stand
and rest hood on stand (Figure 55).
FIG. 55
5. The charger will automatically begin charging and
shut off when fully charged.
NOTE: The machine will not operate once the battery
charger is connected.
ATTENTION: Do not disconnect the charger’s DC
cord from the machine’s receptacle when the
charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the
charger must be interrupted during charging,
disconnect the AC power supply cord first.
W ARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
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