9.12.4     Constant Charge

Within this section it will explain the correct procedure on removing and reinstalling the Constant Charge Charging Beak for servicing procedures or replacement.

Removal

Step 1 – Remove external covers off the Hoist. (Refer to section 9.1)

Step 2 – Remove the Battery from the battery brackets. (Refer to section (9.3)

Step 3 – Disconnect the Charging Beak from the PCB.

Step 4 – Reroute the Wire from under the Battery Bracket.

Step 5 – Cut all four Cable Tie’s that secure the wire to the Chassis.

Step 6 – Using a 2mm Slotted Screwdriver, remove the E-Clip securing the Charging Port Pin.

Step 7 – Remove the Pin and the Constant Charge Beak can be removed. Ensure not to lose the spring situated inside the beak.

Refitting / Replacement

Step 7 – Refitting is a reversal of the removal process noting the following point:

1. While sliding the Constant Charge Beak into its position, ensure to fit the spring into the hole shown on the top face of the Chassis, with the beak securing it in place. This allows the beak to move vertically when fitted.

Three cable ties are required! – Re-secure the Wire with cable ties as instructed below:

A1) Insert the cable tie (100mm x 2.5mm) through the top hole in the Chassis plate and along the back of the red and black wires.

A2) Fold the cable tie around the Black wire and pass the cable tie back through the hole and over the Red wire.

A3) Tie the cable tie retaining the Black wire and Red wire.

A4) Repeat this process for the second and third cable tie. For the bottom hole a cable tie 100mm x 2.5mm can be passed through the hole then around the Black and Red wires and tied off. Finally, snip of the surplus cable once secured.