Genie DPL-30S Utility Vehicle User Manual


 
Part No. 82799 Genie DPL Super Series 21
Operator’s ManualSecond Edition • First Printing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery and Charger
Instructions
Observe and Obey:
Do not use an external charger or booster
battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Use the proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the charger.
Use only Genie authorized battery and charger.
To Charge Battery:
1 Slide open the battery
cover to access the
charger and the battery.
The cover must remain
open for the entire charging
cycle.
2 Remove the battery vent caps and check the
battery acid level. If necessary, add only
enough distilled water to cover the plates. Do
not overfill prior to the charge cycle.
3 Install the battery vent caps.
4 Connect the battery charger
to a grounded outlet of proper
voltage and amperage as
indicated on the battery
charger.
5 Set the timer based on the amount of use:
Light Use (less than 15 lifting cycles): Set to 7
hours.
Heavy Use (greater than 15 lifting cycles): Set
to the on position.
6 The charger will automatically shut off at the end
of the set period.
Note: If the ammeter drops to 3A or less within the
first 15 minutes, the battery is fully charged.
7 Check the battery acid level when the charge
cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fill tube.
Dry Battery Filling And
Charging Instructions
1 Remove the battery vent caps and permanently
remove the plastic seal from the battery vent
openings.
2 Fill each cell with battery acid (electrolyte) until
the level is sufficient to cover the plates.
Do not fill to the maximum level until the battery
charge cycle is complete. Overfilling can cause
battery acid to overflow during charging. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
3 Install the battery vent caps.
4 Charge the battery for seven hours or until the
charger ammeter reads 3A or less.
5 Check the battery acid level when the charge
cycle is complete. Fill with distilled water to the
bottom of the fill tube.