Clark HWXE 30, Operator'S Manual

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6.8
Planned Maintenance
Battery Handling
1. Only remove or service storage
batteries in an area designated for
this purpose.
2. Make sure the battery service
area has provisions to flush and
neutralize spills, ventilate fumes
from gassing batteries, and for fire
protection.
3. This area should be equipped with
material handling tools designed for
removing and replacing batteries,
including a conveyor or overhead
hoist. Use lift hooks that have safety
latches.
4. Always use a special lifting device,
such as an insulted spreader bar, to
attach the hoist to the battery. The
width of the spreader bar must be
the same as the lifting eyes of the
battery, to prevent damage to the
battery. Make sure the lift hooks
are the correct size to fit the lifting
eyes of the battery.
5. If the battery does not have a cover
of its own or has exposed terminals
and connectors, cover the top with
an insulating (non-conductive) ma-
terial, such as a sheet of plywood or
heavy cardboard, prior to attaching
the lifting device.
6. Chain hoists or power battery
hoists must be equipped with load
chain containers to accumulate the
excess lifting chain.
7. Keep all tools and other metal ob-
jects away from terminals.
Chain
Hoist
I n s u l a t e d
S p r e a d e r
Bar
Battery
Insulator