F Battery - Maintaining, Recharging, Replacing; Safety Regulations For Handling Lead-Acid Batteries - Jungheinrich ECR 327 Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety regulations for handling lead-acid batteries

The industrial truck must be parked and in a safe condition before work is carried out
on the batteries (see "Switching off and securing the vehicle" in Chapter E).
In order to avoid injury or damage, the equipment and procedures used to replace
and charge the battery must comply with ANSI/NFPA 505.
The battery types and chargers (e.g., intermittent charging), which are supplied or
stipulated by the industrial truck manufacturer but not referred to in ANSI/NFPA 505,
should be maintained in accordance with the instructions from the truck
manufacturer.
Maintenance personnel: Only trained and authorized personnel are permitted to
charge, maintain and replace the batteries. The instructions in this manual together
with the battery and charger manufacturer's instructions must be followed when
carrying out the above procedures.
Fire prevention: Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries.
There must be no flammable substances or spark-generating materials within a
radius of 78.7 inches (2 meters) of a vehicle parked for the purposes of battery
charging. The area in which the battery is charged must be well-ventilated and have
appropriate fire-protection equipment.
Battery maintenance: The cell screw caps on the battery must be kept dry and
clean. Connections and cable lugs must be clean, lightly greased with pole grease,
and adequately tightened. Batteries with bare connection terminals must be covered
with a non-slip insulating mat.
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In order to prevent injury and/or damage, the manufacturer's procedures
must be followed when replacing the contacts in one of the battery terminals.
Battery disposal: The batteries must be disposed of in accordance with applicable
national environment-protection regulations or waste-disposal regulations. The
manufacturer's instructions for disposal should be observed.
IMPORTANT Before closing the battery cover, make sure that the battery cable cannot be
damaged.
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Batteries contain acid, which is toxic and corrosive. Protective clothing and
safety goggles must, therefore, be worn when working on the batteries. Avoid
coming into contact with battery acid.
If battery acid accidentally comes into contact with clothing, skin or eyes,
wash the affected part of the body thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention if battery acid comes into contact with the skin or eyes. Battery acid
spillages must be neutralized immediately.
IMPORTANT Only use batteries with a closed battery tray.
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The weight and dimensions of the battery have a considerable influence on
the operating safety of the industrial truck. The battery system must not be
replaced without the prior written approval of the manufacturer.
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