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4.4 Maintenance, Recharging and Replacement of the
accumulator
The forklift must be parked in a safe location before any operation on the
accumulator.
4.4.1 Maintenance Technician
Only qualified technician can perform operations on the accumulator such as
recharging, maintenance and replacing. Before operation carefully read
instruction manuals including operation manual, replenishment preparation and
recharging requirements.
4.4.2 Fire Prevention Measures
Never smoke or use open fire when perform operations on the accumulator. The
accumulator should be away from flammable material at least two meters when
storage or recharging. The location for accumulator storage should be well
ventilated and equipped with firefighting devices.
4.4.3Maintenance of the Accumulator
1) Keep the nuts on every battery cell dry and clean. Tighten every terminal and
cable end and brush them with grease to prevent corrosion. Naked cable ends
and terminal posts should be covered with a skid-proof insulating cover.
2) Every two cells should be well-connected. Check the nuts on each pole, if
loose, tighten the nuts.
3) Keep the surfaces of accumulator clean and dry. After the completion of
recharging, clean spilled acid with cotton yarns or brush. And clean with wet
towel if necessary.
4) Over recharging and over discharging should be avoided, and fast charging
and insufficient recharging are also not allowed. Otherwise life span of the
accumulator may be affected.
General Test
12.
3
Check the lifting and lowering speed
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12.
4
Check the safety device and switch off devices
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Trial
13.
1
Perform trial run under rated load
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13.
2
The stacker is proved to be safe and reliable to personnel after completion of
above maintenance
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