How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Many individuals value the convenience of using a scissor lift. The convenience of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than trying to carry out a similar job utilizing the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific machinery make it the right alternative for completing tasks from heights.
Most scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries that have been mounted directly onto the equipment. These batteries would need to be charged following a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is a simple task to charge the batteries. This can be carried out without any specialized tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
The machine needs to be parked next to an electrical output in order to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging area must also be in a well-ventilated area. Then, 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 inside 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. Often, units that are older will have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
After that, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in a place that is well ventilated and after that plug the extension 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 intentionally short. This is because if any excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area while in use, extreme danger can potentially take place.