Genie GS-2668 DC Operator's Manual

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14 Genie GS-2668 DC and Genie GS-3268 DC Part No. 82750Operator's Manual Third Edition • Third PrintingCheck the BatteriesProper battery condition is essential to goodperformance and operational safety. Improper fluidlevels or damaged cables and connections canresult in component damage and hazardousconditions.This procedure does not need tobe performed on machines withsealed or maintenance-freebatteries.Electrocution hazard. Contact withhot or live circuits may result indeath or serious injury. Remove allrings, watches and other jewelry.Bodily injury hazard. Batteriescontain acid. Avoid spilling orcontacting battery acid. Neutralizebattery acid spills with baking sodaand water.Perform this test after fullycharging the batteries.1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.2 Be sure that the battery cable connections aretight and free of corrosion.3 Be sure that the battery hold-down brackets arein place and secure.4 Remove the battery vent caps.5 Check the battery acid level of each battery. Ifneeded, replenish with distilled water to thebottom of the battery fill tube. Do not overfill.6 Install the vent caps.Adding terminal protectors and acorrosion preventative sealant willhelp eliminate corrosion on thebattery terminals and cables.Scheduled MaintenanceMaintenance performed quarterly, annually andevery two years must be completed by a persontrained and qualified to perform maintenance on thsmachine according to the procedures found in theservice manual for this machine.Machines that have been out of service for morethan three months must receive the quarterlyinspection before they are put back into service.MAINTENANCE