How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Lots of individuals appreciate the convenience of utilizing a scissor lift. The ease of working and the security offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than attempting to carry out a similar task working off the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this equipment make it the best option for completing tasks from heights.
Most scissor lifts are operated by batteries that are internally mounted in the lift's base. These batteries have to be charged after a long shift or due to sitting after extended periods without use. It is an easy task to charge the batteries. This could be done without any specialized equipment or tools and needs no heavy labor.
In order to prepare the scissor lift for charging, position the machinery next to an electrical outlet. Make sure you are doing this in a well-ventilated area. Then, in order to prevent another operator from driving away with the lift plugged in, press the emergency shut-off switch. The emergency shut off switch is the large red button situated near the charger or the control box, in the basket of the lift. Find the battery charger on the right side of the base of the lift. Normally, older models will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
The AC extension cord should next be plugged into the charger. Be certain to charge in a well ventilated place and plug the cord into an electrical outlet. So as to prevent accidental damage from being run over, the length of the electrical cord on the battery charger is purposely short. This is because if any excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area while in use, extreme danger could potentially occur.