systems sunlight s.a. | motive power batteries for forklifts - dos and donts
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Do you own or operate an electric lift truck? Are you in charge of keeping motive power batteries in a good shape? Regardless of the battery brand you use, we present a series of Hints & Tips that maximize your batteries’ performance and life span. DOs :: Select and use batteries of proper capacity :: Fully charge the battery at the end of each shift :: Keep the battery clean :: Always check the electrolyte level :: Make sure that all connectors are tight (on a monthly basis) :: Keep the automatic filling system or the air-lift system (if available) in good condition :: Provide enough ventilation so that hydrogen released from batteries does not accumulate in concentrations greater than 4% by volume :: Read the battery manufacturer’s installation and operation instruction manual carefully :: Wear protective equipment (goggles, face shield, rubber apron and boots) when working on batteries :: Keep open flames and sparks away from batteries :: Read and observe all warnings posted in the battery room or published by the battery manufacturer :: Take prompt action when a problem is indicated :: Neutralize spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of 1 kg. baking soda to 4 ltrs of water :: Apply an equalizing charge once a week :: Keep accurate records on a regular basis DONTs :: Smoke or create sparks near batteries :: Wear conductive jewellery when working around :: batteries :: Lay tools on top of batteries :: Overcharge batteries :: Add water before charging; always add water at end of charge :: Remove the cells vent plugsTRANSCRIPT
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Motive Power Batteries for Forklifts
DOs and DONTs
Motive Power Batteries for Forklifts Hints & Tips
Do you own or operate an electric lift truck? Are you in charge of keeping motive power batteries in a good shape?
We present a series of Hints & Tips that maximize your batteries’ performance and life span.
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Motive Power Batteries for Forklifts DO’s #1
Select and use batteries of proper capacity
Fully charge the battery at the end of each shift
Keep the battery clean
Always check the electrolyte level
Make sure that all connectors are tight (on a monthly basis)
Keep the automatic filling system or the air-lift system (if available) in good condition
Provide enough ventilation so that hydrogen released from batteries does not accumulate in concentrations greater than 4% by volume
Read the battery manufacturer’s installation and operation instruction manual carefully
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Motive Power Batteries for Forklifts DO’s #2
Wear protective equipment (goggles, face shield, rubber apron and boots) when working on batteries
Keep open flames and sparks away from batteries
Read and observe all warnings posted in the battery room or published by the battery manufacturer
Take prompt action when a problem is indicated
Neutralize spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of 1 kg. baking soda to 4 ltrs of water
Apply an equalizing charge once a week
Keep accurate records on a regular basis
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Motive Power Batteries for Forklifts DONT’s
Smoke or create sparks near batteries
Wear conductive jewellery when working around batteries
Lay tools on top of batteries
Overcharge batteries
Add water before charging; always add water at end of charge
Remove the cells vent plugs
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