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opposite direction, the truck brakes regenerative until it starts travelling into the
opposite direction.
The truck brakes, if the tiller is moved up or down to the braking zones (‘B’). If the
tiller is released, the tiller moves automatically up to the upper baking zone(‘B’).
The truck brakes until it stops. (only foldable platform)
The safety (belly) button (7) prevents the operator from being crushed. If this button
is activated, the truck decelerates and or starts travelling into the backwards
direction (‘Bw.’) for a short distance and stops. Please consider, that this button also
operates, if the truck is not travelling and the tiller is in the operating zone.
g.
Malfunctions
If there are any malfunctions or the truck is inoperative, please stop using the truck and push down the
tiller to the lowest point. If possible, park the truck on a safe area and remove the key switch (7).
Inform immediately the manager and, or call your service. If necessary, tow the truck out of the operating
area by using dedicated towing/ lifting equipment.
h.
Emergency
In emergencies or in the event of tip over (or off dock), keep safe distance immediately.
push down the
tiller to the lowest point. All electrical functions will be stopped.
7. BATTERY CHARGING AND REPLACEMENT
Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or charge the batteries. The
instructions of this handbook and from the battery- manufacturer must be observed.
The batteries are liquid acid traction batteries. Optional maintenance free batteries
are available; for these batteries re- filling is prohibited.
Recycling of batteries undergoes national regulations. Please follow these
regulations.
By handling batteries, open fire is prohibited, gases could cause explosion!
In the area of battery charging neither burning materials nor burning liquids are
allowed. Smoking is prohibited and the area must be ventilated.
Park the truck securely before starting charging or installing/changing the batteries
Before finishing the maintenance work, make sure, that all cables are connected
correctly and that there are no disturbing towards other components of the truck.
As standard batteries, the truck is equipped with following liquid acid traction battery- type:
1 pc 5PzS 24V/ 350Ah
IT IS ONLY ALLOWED TO USE LIQUID ACID TRACTION BATTERIES.
THE WEIGHT OF THE BATTERIES HAS AN INFLUENCE TO THE TRUCKS
OPERATING BEHAVIOR.
PLEASE CONSIDER THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE
