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Chapter 3 Battery Maintenance, Charging & Replacement
1 Safety regulations for handling acid batteries
Park the stacker securely before carrying out any work on the batteries.
Maintenance personnel:
Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained
personnel .The present operator manual and the manufacturer ’s instructions concerning
batteries and charging stations must be observed when carrying out the work.
Fire protection : Smoking and naked flames must be avoided when working with batteries
Wherever a stacker is parked for charging there shall be no inflammable material or operating
fluids capable of creating sparks within 2 metres around the stacker. The area must be well
ventilated. Fire protection equipment must be provided
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Battery maintenance: The battery cell covers must be kept dry and clean. The terminals and
cable shoes must be clean, secure and have a light coating of dielectric grease. Batteries with
non insulated terminals must be covered with a non slip insulation mat.
Battery Disposal: Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national
environmental protection regulations or disposal laws. The manufacturer’s disposal
instructions must be followed.
Before closing the battery cover make sure that the battery lead cannot be damaged.
Batteries contain an acid solution which is poisonous and corrosive. Therefore, always wear
protective clothing and eye protection when carrying out work on batteries. Above all avoid
any contact with battery acid.
Nevertheless, should clothing, skin or eyes come in contact with acid the affected parts
should be rinsed with plenty of clean water-where the skin or eyes are affected call a doctor
immediately. Immediately neutralise any spilled battery acid.
Only batteries with a sealed battery container may be used.
The weight and dimensions of the battery have considerable affect on the operational safety
of the stacker. Battery equipment may only be replaced with the agreement of the
manufacturer.
2 Battery specifications
Reading the battery data plate
When replacing or installing batteries, ensure that the battery is correctly secured in the