Jungheinrich ESE 220, Operating Instructions Manual

Page: 38 / 170

4 Charging the battery
WARNING!
The gases produced during charging can cause explosions
The battery produces a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen (electrolytic gas) during
charging. Gassing is a chemical process. This gas mixture is highly explosive and
must not be ignited.
u Switch the charging station and truck off first before connecting/disconnecting the
charging cable of the battery charging station to/from the battery connector.
u The charger must be adapted to the battery in terms of voltage and charge
capacity.
u
Before charging, check all cables and plug connections for visible signs of
damage.
u Ventilate the room in which the truck is being charged.
u The battery cover must be open and the battery cell surfaces must be exposed
during charging to ensure adequate ventilation.
u Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries.
u
Wherever an industrial truck is parked for charging there shall be no inflammable
material or lubricants capable of creating sparks within 2,5 m around the truck.
u Fire protection equipment must be on hand.
u Do not lay any metallic objects on battery.
u It is essential to follow the safety regulations of the battery and charger station
manufacturers.
Charging the battery
Requirements
– Expose the battery, see page 36.
– Correct charging program set on charger.
Procedure
• Remove the battery connector (43) from the truck plug (45).
• Remove any insulating mats from the battery.
• Connect the battery connector (43) to the charging cable (46) of the stationary
charger.
• Start charging in accordance with the charger operating instructions.
• Switch on the charger / charging begins automatically.
The battery is now charged.
Completing battery charging, restoring the truck to operation
NOTICE
If charging has been interrupted, the full battery capacity will not be available.
Requirements
– The battery is fully charged.
38
04.19 en-GB