Charging The Battery - Jungheinrich ERE 120 Operating Instructions Manual

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Charging the battery

WARNING!
The gases produced during charging can cause explosions
The battery gives off a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen (electrolytic gas) during
charging. Gassing is a chemical process. This gas mixture is highly explosive and
must not be ignited.
Switch the charging station and truck off first before connecting/disconnecting the
charging cable of the battery charging station to/from the battery connector.
The charger must match the battery in terms of voltage, charge capacity and
battery type.
Before charging, check all cables and plug connections for visible signs of damage.
Ventilate the room in which the truck is being charged.
The battery cover must be open and the battery cell surfaces must be exposed
during charging to ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries.
Wherever an industrial truck is parked for charging there must be no inflammable
material or consumables capable of creating sparks within a minimum distance of
2 m from the truck.
Fire-control equipment must be available.
Do not place any metallic objects on the battery.
Always follow the safety regulations of the battery and charger station
manufacturers.
NOTE
Battery damage
The battery, charger (charge characteristics) and battery parameters must match
each other, otherwise damage may result.
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