How to Charge a Scissor Lift
There is a great convenience when utilizing a scissor lift, since the ease of working and the lift basket's security gives peace of mind while attempting to carry out tasks which could have otherwise required using the rung of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific equipment make it the best choice for completing tasks from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the equipment. These batteries will need to be charged following a long shift or after sitting for 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 machine needs to be positioned near an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place should also be in a well-ventilated area. After that, 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 in the lift basket, near the charger or the control box. Find the battery charger on the base of the lift on the right side. Normally, 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 sure you are charging in a place that is well ventilated and afterward plug the extension 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 place while in use, extreme danger could likely occur.