How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Many people appreciate the convenience of utilizing a scissor lift. The convenience of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than attempting to complete a similar job utilizing the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this equipment make it the right choice for carrying tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries that have been mounted directly onto the machinery. These batteries would have to be charged after a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is an easy job to charge the batteries. This could be done without any specialized equipment or tools and requires no heavy labor.
The machinery has to be positioned near an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging area 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 situated near the control box or the charger, in the lift basket. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Usually, older models will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
The AC extension cord must next be plugged into the charger. Be certain to charge in a well ventilated area and plug the cord into an electrical outlet. So as to avoid 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 place while in use, extreme danger can potentially occur.