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D Battery - Servicing, Recharging,
Replacement
1 Safety instructions for handling lead-acid batteries
Maintenance personnel
Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained personnel. These
operating instructions and the manufacturer’s instructions concerning batteries and
charging stations must be observed when carrying out the work.
Fire protection measures
WARNING!
Short circuits can result in fire
Damaged cables can cause short circuits, setting the forklift truck and battery on fire.
u Before closing the battery cover make sure that the battery cables are not
damaged.
CAUTION!
The use of unsuitable fire-protection equipment can result in acid burns
In the event of fire, a reaction with the battery acid can occur if water is used to
extinguish the fire. This can lead to acid burns.
u
Use powder extinguishers.
u
Never extinguish burning batteries with water.
Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries. Wherever an
industrial truck is parked for charging, there must be no inflammable material or
consumables capable of creating sparks within a minimum distance of 2,5 m from
the truck. The room must be ventilated. Fire protection equipment must be on hand.
Battery maintenance
The battery-cell covers must be kept dry and clean. The terminals and cable lugs
must be clean, secure and have a light coating of terminal grease.
Battery disposal
Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national environmental
protection regulations or disposal laws. The manufacturer’s disposal instructions
must be observed.
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