How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Many individuals value the ease of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than attempting to carry out a similar job working off the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this equipment make it the best choice for performing tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are operated by batteries that 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 tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
The equipment has to be positioned 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. 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 large red button situated near the charger or the control box, inside the lift basket. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Often, models that are older will have the charger mounted on the back of the lift.
The AC extension cord must next be plugged into the charger. Be sure 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 intentionally short. This is because if any excess length were to drop out of the battery charger storage place when in use, extreme danger can likely happen.