Still RX60 35-50, Original Instructions Manual

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Permissible lithium-ion batteries
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Use only lithium-ion batteries that have
been approved by STILL for use with this
truck.
Declaring the use of lithium-ion batter-
ies
We recommend that the operating company
informs the local fire brigade of the planned
use of trucks fitted with lithium-ion batteries.
The health and safety representative and the
workforce must also be informed that trucks
with lithium-ion batteries are being used.
Hazard assessment
In accordance with §3 of the German Ordi-
nance on Industrial Safety and Health (Betr-
SichV), the operating company is obliged to
perform a separate hazard assessment in or-
der to assess the risks posed to the company
by lithium-ion batteries.
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Observe the national regulations for the
country in which the truck is being used.
Driver qualification
In addition to the prerequisites set out in the
chapter entitled "Definition of responsible per-
sons", in the section entitled "Driver", please
observe the following:
●
The driver must be instructed in how to op-
erate the lithium-ion battery.
●
This truck must only be driven by drivers
who have received instruction on the opera-
tion and the dangers of the lithium-ion bat-
teries.
Procedure in the event of a fire
Damaged lithium-ion batteries pose an in-
creased fire hazard. In the event of a fire,
large quantities of water are the best option
to cool the battery.
–
Evacuate the location of the fire as quickly
as possible.
Safety
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Basic principles for safe operation
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