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Operation
Replacing and transporting the battery
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– For the correct use of the battery change
frame, refer to the information in the chapter
entitled "Battery change frame" and the
operating instructions, and comply with the
manufacturer's safety regulations.
The battery is installed and secured in the
reverse sequence.
Activities after installation of the battery
DANGER
If the battery is not locked correctly, the battery
can slide out of the truck, with potentially fatal
consequences!
– Before commissioning the truck, the battery
lock must be checked for correct operation and
secure locking.
– If your truck is equipped with a Euro battery
male connector, make sure that the voltage
index pin is in the correct position. The
set voltage can be read through a display
window (1). These trucks are operated with
a 48-volt nominal battery voltage.
NOTE
•
The battery must comply with the specifica-
tions on the nameplate regarding voltage
and weight. Compare the nameplates for
the truck and battery.
• Gel batteries are subject to special char-
ging/maintenance/handling instructions.
The guidelines from the respective manu-
facturer must be observed.
CAUTION
Risk of component damage!
If the battery male connector is connected when the
truck is switched on (under load), a jump spark will
be produced. This can damage the contacts and
considerably shorten their service life.
– Do not connect the battery male connector when
the truck is switched on.
– Make sure that the truck is switched off before
connecting the battery male connector.
– Connect the battery male connector.
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