Clark HWX 30-40, Руководство оператора

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6.8
Battery Maintenance
Battery charging installations must be located in areas designated for
that purpose. These areas must be kept free of all nonessential com-
bustible materials.
Facilities must be provided for:
• Flushing spilled electrolyte.
• Fire protection.
• Protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks.
• Adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries.
When handling acid concentrates greater than 50% acid (above 1.400
specifi c gravity), an eye wash fountain must be provided.
A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equip-
ment must be provided for handling batteries.
IMPORTANT
Electric truck batteries are heavy and awkward to handle.
They are fi lled with a very hazardous chemical solution. On
charge, they give off hydrogen which, in certain concentra-
tions, is explosive. And, they are costly. Before you remove,
service, or install a truck battery, carefully read the following
recommendations and instructions.