Still FM-X, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
5
Handling the battery
Installing the battery
WARNING
Risk of corrosion
The electrolyte (battery acid) is toxic and corrosive
on contact. When handling battery acid, the speci-
fied safety measures must be observed without fail.
For newly charged batteries in particular, be aware
of the risk of explosion in the gassing area.
WARNING
Risk of explosion
The openings in the gassing area of the battery
must not be covered or fully closed. An unrestricted
air supply is required to prevent the formation of
potentially explosive gas mixtures.
Under no circumstances should openings be made
in the battery’s gassing area; these could allow the
gas created during charging to enter the driver’s
compartment.
The battery must fill the installation space
with just a few millimetres of play. This
makes it impossible for the battery to slip
or tip over while the truck is in motion. The
battery frame is intended for use with standard
batteries. The batteries used must conform
to the specified dimensional tolerances
in accordance with this standard. This is
required for the battery lock to function without
any problems.
– Insert the battery into the battery frame; see
the chapter entitled "Battery transport with
crane".
CAUTION
Risk of short circuit
If the battery cover is removed, the battery may be
damaged during operation due to the ingress of
water or dirt.
Do not operate the truck without the battery cover in
place.
If the battery cover on the truck is removed in
order to remove the battery, the battery cover
must be attached again before operation of
the truck in order to protect the battery.
– Attach the battery cover to the truck using
the three screws
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