Remove/Install; Industrial Battery Or Lift Out Battery Pack; Individual Batteries - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

SC-100

REMOVE/INSTALL

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter and beginning of this
section..

Industrial Battery or Lift Out Battery Pack

1: Thoroughly clean the battery and battery compartment. Refer to Cleaning in
this section for information regarding cleaning the batteries.
2: Using a hoist or forklift equipped with a proper battery lifting device (see
illustration), slowly raise the battery out of the vehicle.
3: Inspect the battery compartment for signs of corrosion.
4: If minimal signs of corrosion are seen, then the damaged paint should be
stripped off and the entire battery compartment cleaned and repainted.
5: If there are excessive signs of corrosion, then it may be necessary to replace
some of the frame members or completely rebuild the battery compartment.
6: Inspect the battery cables and terminals. If any of the cables or
terminals show signs of corrosion, then they must be repaired or
replaced.
7: Install the battery in reverse order.
8: Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
WARNING
Individual batteries can weight up to 80 pounds or
more. To avoid injury, use proper lifting techniques
or a hoist to remove the battery.

Individual Batteries

1: Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the cables from the
battery to be removed.
2: Using a battery lifting strap, remove the battery from the
vehicle.
3: Inspect the battery compartment for corrosion. If there is
significant corrosion, all batteries should be removed and
the compartment cleaned and painted.
4: Install the battery and torque the battery terminal hardware
per torque listed in the Hardware Torque table at the end
of this section.
MA-100-03
WARNING
Do not allow the loose battery cables to contact any
other parts of the vehicle as this could cause in a
short circuit resulting severe bodily injury or damage
to the vehicle.
Batteries
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