Operating instructions

MAINTENANCE
SABER (SC) 86038350 09/30/09
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4. Check the electrolyte level in each battery
cell. Before charging, add just enough
distilled water to cover the plates. After
charging is complete, add just enough
distilled water to bring up the level to the
indicator ring. If the water level is too high
before charging, normal expansion rate of
the electrolyte may cause an overflow.
Resulting in a loss of battery acid balance
and damage the machine.
5. Replace the battery caps, and leave them in
place while charging.
6. Unplug the battery connector from the
machine.
FOR SAFETY: When charging, connect the
charger to the batteries before connecting the
charger to the AC wall outlet. Never connect the
charger to the AC wall outlet first. Hazardous
sparks may result.
7. Plug the charger connector into the battery
connector. Connect the charger AC plug to
a wall outlet. The charger gauge should
indicate that the batteries are charging.
8. When the batteries are fully charged,
disconnect the charger from the AC wall
outlet, then disconnect the charger from the
batteries.
9. Connect the batteries to the machine
connector.
10. Check the electrolyte level. It should be up
to the indicator ring. If necessary, add
distilled water.
11. Lower the solution tank.
Machines equipped with onboard Charger:
1. Fully open Recovery Tank / Battery Cover or
prop in partially open position using bracket
(included). This will provide additional venting of
batteries during charging cycle.
2. Connect charger’s AC power cord to AC mains.
The charger’s YELLOW “AC” LED will light.
Note: When charger is energized, all machine
function will shut down.
3. After several seconds, the charger’s green LED
will flash to indicate that charging is in process.
Note: If no lights are illuminated, or yellow LED
flashes, refer to the charger Product Manual
Troubleshooting section.
4. When charging is complete, both the yellow and
the green LED’s will remain on. The charger is
now in standby mode.
5. Disconnect charger’s AC power cord.
6. Raise battery cover and check the battery
electrolyte level. It should be up to the indicator
ring. If necessary, add distilled water.
7. Lower the battery cover.
Note: For additional information about battery
charger function, please see the charger Product
Manual.