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–Lubricate the truck in accordance with
the maintenance schedule (See 5.3.2
Lubrication Schedule P27 ).
– Charge the battery (See 4.3Charging
the battery P19).
– Disconnect the battery, clean it and
apply grease to the terminals.
In
addition,
follow
the
battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
– Spay all exposed electrical contacts
with a suitable contact spray.
5.4.
5.4.
5.4.
5.4.2
2
2
2 Restoring
Restoring
Restoring
Restoring the
the
the
the truck
truck
truck
truck to
to
to
to operation
operation
operation
operation after
after
after
after decommissioning
decommissioning
decommissioning
decommissioning
– Thoroughly clean the truck.
– Lubricate the truck in accordance with the maintenance schedule (See 5.3.2
Lubrication Schedule P27 ).
– Clean the battery, grease the terminals and connect the battery.
– Charge the battery (See 4.3Charging the battery P19).
– Check transmission oil for condensed water and replace if necessary.
– Check hydraulic oil for condensed water and replace if necessary.
– Start up the truck (see 3.2.2Operate and run the truck P14).
Battery powered trucks:
If there are switching problems in the electrical system, apply contact spray to the
exposed contacts and remove any oxide layers on the contacts of the operating
controls by applying them repeatedly.
Perform several brake tests immediately after re-commissioning the truck.
5.5Safety
5.5Safety
5.5Safety
5.5Safety checks
checks
checks
checks to
to
to
to be
be
be
be performed
performed
performed
performed at
at
at
at regular
regular
regular
regular intervals
intervals
intervals
intervals and
and
and
and following
following
following
following any
any
any
any
unusual
unusual
unusual
unusual incidents
incidents
incidents
incidents
Carry out a safety check in accordance with national regulations. EP has a special
safety department with trained personnel to carry out such checks. The truck must be
inspected at least annually (refer to national regulations) or after any unusual event by
a qualified inspector. The inspector shall assess the condition of the truck from purely
a safety viewpoint, without regard to operational or economic circumstances. The
inspector shall be sufficiently instructed and experienced to be able to assess the
condition of the truck and the effectiveness of the safety mechanisms based on the
technical regulations and principles governing the inspection of forklift trucks.
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
!
Charge every months:
– Charge the battery.
Battery powered trucks:
The battery must be charged at
regular intervals to avoid depletion of
the battery through self-discharge.
The sulfatisation would destroy the
battery.