D Battery Maintenance, Charging & Replacement; Safety Regulations For Handling Acid Batteries - Jungheinrich EKS 110 Operating Instructions Manual

D Battery Maintenance, Charging &
Replacement
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Safety Regulations for handling acid batteries

Before any work is carried out on the batteries the truck must be safely parked (see
Chapter E).
Maintenance personnel: Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by
trained personnel. Observe the operator manual and the manufacturer's regulations
concerning batteries and charging stations when carrying out this work.
Fire protection: Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when working with batteries
Wherever a truck is parked for charging there must be no inflammable material or
consumables capable of creating sparks within 2 metres around the truck. The area
must be well ventilated. Fire protection equipment must be provided.
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.
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Before closing the battery cover make sure that the battery lead cannot be damaged.
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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 all 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 - if the skin or eyes are affected call
a doctor immediately. Immediately neutralise any spilled battery acid.
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Only batteries with a sealed battery container may be used.
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The weight and dimensions of the battery have a considerable influence on the
operational safety of the truck. Battery equipment changes may only be made with
the agreement of the manufacturer.
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