Maintenance
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C2500CB-OM-EN-16
6.12 Battery Maintenance
The battery is located inside the chassis of the truck. It can be accessed by removing
the operating enclosure floor plate.
The truck is supplied with a
12V 105Ah 735A
battery.
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
1. Park the truck in accordance with the
recommended parking procedure then
switch off the engine and all electrical
components.
2. Isolate the electrical system by turning
the isolator key anticlockwise.
3. Remove the floor plate (
A
) from the
operating enclosure to gain access to
the battery (
B
).
4. Check the electrolyte level in each cell
by removing each of the caps and
inspecting inside (clean the top of the
battery before removing the caps).
5. The electrolyte should be just above
the tops of the separators.
6. If required top up each cell with
distilled or deionised water and refit
the cap securely.
Caution
Protective clothing and goggles should be worn and particular care taken
not to come into contact with or spill battery electrolyte.
Batteries contain sulphuric acid which may leak for various reasons.
Sulphuric acid is a corrosive and poisonous liquid that will cause burns and
irritation to the skin and eyes.
Batteries generate explosive gases when being charged. Charge in a well-
ventilated area and follow the instructions for the charger being used.
Never connect the positive terminal to the negative terminal on the same
battery with a conductive object such as a metal tool.
The temperature of the battery must not exceed of 50° C (122° F) during
charging.
Smoking and the use of naked flames in the charging area is prohibited.
Clean the battery and terminals with a damp cloth. Using a dry cloth can
lead to a build-up of static electricity that may discharge and cause an
explosion.
A
B
