How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Numerous individuals appreciate the convenience of utilizing a scissor lift. The ease of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket offer much more piece of mind than trying to perform a similar job using the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this machine make it the best option for carrying jobs from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are operated by batteries which are internally mounted in the base of the lift. 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 carried out without any specialized equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
The equipment needs to be positioned near an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place should also be in a well-ventilated place. Next, in order to avoid another operator from driving away with the lift plugged in, press the emergency shut-off switch. The emergency shut off switch is the big red button located in the basket of the lift, near the control box or the charger. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Normally, units that are older would have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
The AC extension cord should next be plugged into the charger. Be certain to charge in a well ventilated area and plug the cord into an electrical outlet. In order 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 extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area when in use, extreme danger could potentially occur.