bine are switched off. The message "LOW
BAT" is displayed on the operations panel.
Note
Average charging time is approx. 10 -15
hours.
The recommended chargers (matching the
batteries used) are regulated electronically
and will automatically switch off the charg-
ing process.
All functions of the machine are automati-
cally interrupted during the charging proc-
ess.
Move the machine directly to the charg-
ing station.
Charging process
Pull out the suction hose from the vacu-
um bar.
Release the lock screw for the contain-
er and open the container.
Remove battery plug and join it to the
charging cable.
Connect the charger to the mains and
turn it on.
Low maintenance batteries (wet batter-
ies)
Add distilled water one hour before the
charging process comes to an end; fol-
low the correct acid level. There are
corresponding indicators on the battery.
Danger
Danger of causticization!
Adding water to the battery in its dis-
–
charged state can cause the acid to
leak.
Use safety glasses while handling bat-
–
tery acid and follow the safety instruc-
tions to avoid personal injury or damage
to clothes.
Should the acid spray on to the skin or
–
clothes, rinse immediately with lots of
water.
Caution
Risk of damage!
Use only distilled or desalinated water
–
(EN 50272-T3) for filling the battery.
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Do not add any substances (so-called
–
performance improving agents), else
warranty claims will not be entertained.
Recommended batteries
Manufactur-
er, Kärcher
order no.
DETA
6.654-097.0
DETA
6.654-093.0
HOP-
PECKE
6.654-224.0
Recommended chargers
Manufactur-
er, Kärcher
order no.
KÄRCHER
6.654-102.0
KÄRCHER
6.654-067.0
Batteries and chargers are available in spe-
cialised stores.
Battery control display
The charging status of the battery is shown
in the display on the operations panel:
After switching on the button for brush
–
operations or suction turbine, the oper-
ating hours are displayed for 5 seconds.
A bar diagram is then displayed to show
–
the charging status of the battery.
Removing the batteries
Empty tanks, whenever required
Caution
The cable at the rear of the machine can
get damaged. Always tilt the chassis for-
ward before tilting the tank backward.
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EN
Description
12 V GIS 80, mainte-
nance-free, capacity: 80
Ah, voltage: 12 V
12 V GIS 75 DT, mainte-
nance-free, capacity: 75
Ah, voltage: 12 V
12 V / 70 Ah, mainte-
nance-free, capacity: 70
Ah, voltage: 12 V
Description
Separate charger for bat-
tery 6.654-093.0
Separate charger for bat-
tery 6.654-097.0