EKKO EK20R Manual page 41

Recharging of the accumulator may not work outdoors in cold weather. In this
case, move it indoors to perform recharging.
8) If the accumulator will not be in use for a long time, it should be recharged and
discharged once every month and it should be fully recharged every time.
9) During recharging or using, the liquid level of electrolyte lowers because of
water evaporation, so pure water should be added.
10) If individual cell fails, identify the cause and repair the cell immediately.
Replace the cell when it cannot be repaired.
11)The site for recharging should be well ventilated. It is prohibited to smoke or
use open fire, avoiding the risk of hydrogen explosion.
12) The electrolyte in accumulator is toxic and corrosive. For this reason, always
wear working suit and protection glasses to protect your body from contacting
the electrolyte in accumulator.
13)If your clothes, skin or eyes are spilled with acid liquid in accumulator, flush
with large amount of clean water. For skin and eyes, flush with large amount of
clean water and also seek doctor's treatment immediately. Acid spillage must be
neutralized and treated immediately.
14) The weight and dimensions of the accumulator have remarkable effect on
stability of the forklift. Therefore, do not modify the type of accumulator without
approval from the manufacturer.
15) Never discharge in large current, for example, performs travelling and lifting
simultaneously
9.4.4 Disposition of worn-out accumulators
Worn-out accumulators should be recycled according to local regulations
and stored in specified zone or cast-off treatment zone. These works should be
done by qualified specialized companies.
9.4.5 Attention for battery use
The life of the battery is generally about 2- 3 years. If used and maintained
properly, it can be used for more than 4 years. If used and maintained
improperly, it will be damaged early in a few months
The battery should be regularly checked for the height of the electrolyte
during use, and the battery storage condition should be checked and
supplemented in time. Battery maintenance work is relatively simple but
requires patience and meticulous. Do a good job of electrolyte replenishment and
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