Kärcher BR 75/140 R Betriebsanleitung Seite 21

English
Before switching on the
unit
Batteries
When handling batteries, comply with the
following warning symbols:
Comply with the information on the
battery, in the operating instructions
and in the vehicle operating
instructions.
Wear eye protection
Keep children away from acid and
batteries
Danger of explosion
No naked flames, sparks or naked
lights and no smoking
Risk of chemical burns
First Aid
Warning
Disposal
Do not throw the battery in the
dustbin
Danger of explosion!
!
Do not place any tools or similar
objects on the battery, i.e. on the terminals
and intercell connectors.
Risk of injury!
!
Do not bring any wounds into contact
with lead; after working with batteries,
always wash hands.
Inserting and connecting batteries
The batteries are already installed in the
BAT package variant.
Swivel water tank backwards.
Insert the battery into the container.
Caution!
Ensure that the polarity is correct!
Clamp the supplied connection cable to
the remaining free battery terminals (+)
and (–).
Swivel water tank forwards.
Caution!
Before switching on the unit, charge
the batteries!
Charging the batteries
Information:
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The unit features deep-discharge
protection, i.e. if the still permitted minimum
capacity value is reached, the brush motors
and the turbine are switched off. In this
case the battery indicator on the control
panel is red. From this moment on the unit
can only be driven.
Drive the unit directly to the charging
station, avoiding any inclines.
Information:
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If using other batteries (e.g. another
manufacturer), the deep-discharge
protection for the particular battery must be
re-adjusted by Kärcher customer service.
Danger of electric shock!
!
Note power supply system and
fusing – see "Battery charger".
Never use the battery charger in rain, in
high atmospheric humidity or in damp
rooms!
Information:
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The battery charging process lasts on
average 10 hours.
The recommended battery chargers (which
correspond to the utilised batteries) are
electronically controlled and end the
charging process automatically.
Charging process
Danger of explosion!
!
Open the hood before charging lead-
acid batteries.
Empty dirty water tank.
Swivel dirty-water tank backwards.
Remove the battery connector and
connect to the charger cable.
Switch on battery charger.
After charging the battery:
Switch off the battery charger and
disconnect from the power supply.
Disconnect battery cable from charging
cable and connect to the unit.
Low-maintenance batteries (lead-acid
batteries)
One hour before the end of the charging
process, add distilled water, ensuring
that the acid level is correct. Batteries
are identified accordingly. At the end of
the charging process all cells must gas.
Operating Instructions
Risk of injury!
!
If a discharged battery is refilled with
water, acid may escape!
When handling battery acid, wear
protective goggles and follow the
instructions to prevent injury and damage
to clothing.
Immediately wash off any acid splashes on
the skin or clothing using plenty of water.
Caution!
Refill the batteries with distilled or
demineralised water only (VDE 0510).
Do not use additives (so-called enhancing
agents), otherwise any warranty will be
invalidated.
Recommended batteries
Manufacturer Description
Kärcher order no. Battery set
6.654-052 BR/BD 75-90/140 R
6.654-112 BR/BD 75/140 R Eco
Recommended battery chargers
Manufacturer Description
Kärcher order no. Battery charger
6.654-139 BR/BD 75-90/140 R
6.654-193 BR/BD 75/140 R Eco
Batteries and battery chargers are
available from specialist outlets.
Maximum dimensions
Length Width
Battery set
(container)
BR/BD 75-90/140 R
620 mm 430 mm
BR/BD 75/140 R Eco
622 mm 353 mm
The following is to be observed if lead-acid
batteries are used in the BAT variant:
– Observe the maximum battery
dimensions.
– The tank must be folded open while
charging lead-acid batteries.
– When charging lead-acid batteries,
comply with the regulations of the
battery manufacturer.
Height
467 mm
379 mm
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