Jungheinrich EKS 110, Operating Instructions Manual

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D Battery Maintenance, Charging & Re-
placement
1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries
Maintenance personnel
Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained personnel. This oper-
ator manual and the manufacturer’s instructions concerning batteries and charging
stations must be observed when carrying out the work.
Fire protection
Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries. Wherever a truck is
parked for charging there must be no flammable material or consumables capable of
creating sparks within a 2 metre radius of the truck. The area must be well ventilated.
Fire protection equipment must be provided.
Battery maintenance
The battery cell covers must be kept dry and clean. The terminals and cable shoes
must be clean, secure and have a light coating of dielectric grease.
CAUTION!
Before closing the battery panel make sure that the battery cable cannot be dam-
aged. There is a risk of short circuits with damaged cables.
Battery disposal
Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national environmental protec-
tion regulations or disposal laws. The manufacturer’s disposal instructions must be
followed.
General notes on handling batteries
WARNING!
Batteries can be hazardous
Batteries contain an acid solution which is poisonous and corrosive. Above all avoid
any contact with battery acid.
X
Dispose of used battery acid in accordance with regulations.
X
Always wear protective clothing and goggles when working with batteries.
X
Do not let battery acid come into contact with skin, clothing or eyes. If necessary,
rinse with plenty of clean water.
X
Call for a doctor immediately in the event of physical damage (e.g. skin or eye con-
tact with battery acid).
X
Neutralise any spilled battery acid immediately with plenty of water.
X
Only batteries with a sealed battery container may be used.
X
Follow national guidelines and legislation.
23
03
.0
9 EN
D Battery Maintenance, Charging & Re-
placement
1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries
Maintenance personnel
Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained personnel. This oper-
ator manual and the manufacturer’s instructions concerning batteries and charging
stations must be observed when carrying out the work.
Fire protection
Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries. Wherever a truck is
parked for charging there must be no flammable material or consumables capable of
creating sparks within a 2 metre radius of the truck. The area must be well ventilated.
Fire protection equipment must be provided.
Battery maintenance
The battery cell covers must be kept dry and clean. The terminals and cable shoes
must be clean, secure and have a light coating of dielectric grease.
CAUTION!
Before closing the battery panel make sure that the battery cable cannot be dam-
aged. There is a risk of short circuits with damaged cables.
Battery disposal
Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national environmental protec-
tion regulations or disposal laws. The manufacturer’s disposal instructions must be
followed.
General notes on handling batteries
WARNING!
Batteries can be hazardous
Batteries contain an acid solution which is poisonous and corrosive. Above all avoid
any contact with battery acid.
X
Dispose of used battery acid in accordance with regulations.
X
Always wear protective clothing and goggles when working with batteries.
X
Do not let battery acid come into contact with skin, clothing or eyes. If necessary,
rinse with plenty of clean water.
X
Call for a doctor immediately in the event of physical damage (e.g. skin or eye con-
tact with battery acid).
X
Neutralise any spilled battery acid immediately with plenty of water.
X
Only batteries with a sealed battery container may be used.
X
Follow national guidelines and legislation.