Nilfisk-Advance America 5200B Manuel D’Utilisation

146 1996 000(2)2004-08 – Terra™ 5200B

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3. Fill up each battery element with sulfuric acid for 

batteries (density from 2.80 to 2.84 lb at 77 °F 
(1.27 to 1.29 Kg at 25°C)) in accordance with the 
instructions specified in the Battery Instruction 
Manual.
The correct quantity of sulfuric acid is indicated in 
the Battery Instruction Manual.
Let the battery rest and fill in with sulfuric acid in 
accordance with the instructions specified in the 
Battery Instruction Manual.

4. Charge the battery (see the procedure in the 

Maintenance chapter).

Without batteries
1. Buy appropriate batteries (see the Technical Data 

paragraph and the installation diagram (15, Fig. 
V)).
Apply to battery qualified retailers to choose and 
install the battery.

2. Install and set the machine batteries according to 

WET or GEL batteries (see the procedure in the 
following paragraph).

3. Recharge the batteries (see the procedure in the 

Maintenance chapter).

Battery installation
1.

Install the batteries on the machine according to the 
diagram (15, Fig. V).
According to the battery dimensions, check if it is 
possible to put them inside the related plastic 
container, supplied with the machine.
If the batteries dimensions are larger than the 
container capacity, use the square guides, supplied 
with the machine, to ensure the stability inside the 
battery compartment.

Otherwise, perform the following operations:
2.

It is necessary to set the electronic board of the 
machine according to the type of batteries installed 
(WET or GEL). Proceed as follows:
– Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position;
– Open the hood (13, Fig. C) and hold it by using the 

related rod (16, Fig. V);

– Disconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V);
– Remove the screws (1, Fig. AD) and carefully pull 

out the right control panel (2);

– Install a jumper wire (1, Fig. AE) on the WET 

connectors (2) for lead batteries or on the GEL 
connectors (3) for gel batteries;

– Carefully reassemble the control panel (2, Fig. 

AD) and fix it by using the related screws (1);

– Reconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V);
– Disengage the lock rod (16, Fig. V) and close the 

hood (13, Fig. C).

1.

Check that there are no open doors/hoods and that 
the machine is in normal operating conditions.

2.

If the machine has not been used after being 
transported, check that all the blocks used for the 
transportation have been removed.