How to Charge a Scissor Lift
Many people value the convenience of using a scissor lift. The ease of working and the security offered from the lift's basket provide a lot more piece of mind than trying to carry out a similar job using the step of a ladder. The safety risks involved with this specific equipment make it the best alternative for performing jobs from heights.
The majority of scissor lifts are powered electrically by batteries which have been mounted directly onto the machinery. These batteries would need to be charged after a long shift or after sitting for extended periods without use. It is a simple job to charge the batteries. This can be done without any particular equipment or tools and needs no heavy labor.
The equipment needs to be parked next to an electrical output so as to prepare the scissor lift for charging. This charging place must 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 found 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. Normally, older models will have the charger mounted on the rear of the lift.
Next, plug the charger into the AC extension cord. Be certain you are charging in an area that is well ventilated and then plug the extension 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 extra length were to drop out of the battery charger storage area while in use, extreme danger could likely take place.