Clark ESX Series, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
EXPLOSIVE GASES: Do not smoke or have open fl ames
or sparks in battery charging areas or near batteries.
An explosion can cause injury or death.
3. When charging batteries, the vent caps must be kept in place to
avoid electrolyte spray. Care must be taken to assure that vent
caps are open (clean) and functioning. The battery or compart-
ment covers must be open to dissipate heat and gas.
IMPORTANT
If batteries discharge rapidly during normal operation
or do not charge to the correct specifi cations, contact
a qualifi ed battery service technician to check the
battery for you. Do not add electrolyte or attempt to
service the battery.
Battery Removal from Truck
1. Check the designated service and charging area for fi re protection,
and be sure all sources of ignition are cleared from the area. Do
not smoke . Be sure all previous noted equipment is in the area, in
good repair, and working properly. If the battery is to be serviced,
be sure there are provisions to fl ush and neutralize spillage and
to disperse (ventilate) fumes from gassing batteries on charge.
And, be sure there are provisions for handling electrolyte.
2. Before attempting to remove or charge a storage battery, the truck
should be positioned in the designated battery service area and
the parking brake applied so the truck cannot move.
3. If the battery to be handled is not equipped with its own cover,
cover the battery when handling with a non-conductive material,
e.g., (plywood or heavy cardboard), before attaching the lifting
device.
4. Use an approved device to remove the battery. Use an insulated
spreader bar to lift or transport a truck battery. Be sure the hoist
and lifting chains are equipped with safety hooks.
5. Remove the battery and move it to a safe storage location. Store
batteries either on an approved battery rack or on a wooden pal-
let.
Battery Removal from Truck