How to Charge a Scissor Lift
A lot of individuals appreciate the convenience of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the safety offered from the lift's basket offer a lot more piece of mind than attempting to carry out a similar task utilizing the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific equipment make it the best option for performing tasks from heights.
Most scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the equipment. These batteries would have 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 can be done without any specialized tools or equipment and needs no heavy labor.
So as to prepare the scissor lift for charging, position the machinery near an electrical outlet. Make sure you are doing this 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 located 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. Normally, units which are older will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
The AC extension cord should next be plugged into the charger. Be certain to charge in a well ventilated area and plug the cord into an electrical outlet. In order 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 extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area when in use, extreme danger could potentially occur.