Battery Maintenance - Presto Lifts PLS52-185 Installation, Operation And Service Manual

have been met.
Visually inspect lift for damage. Check for attachments
and accessories that may have been ordered. If there is
any damage or missing parts, report it to your carrier
and your Presto Lifts dealer immediately.
Remove all metal/plastic bands, cardboard and other
material used for shipping purposes.
Check to see if chains are in place, the wheel lock is
in working order, and that the lift system is in working
order.
Connect battery cable. Check cables and wires on bat-
tery charger as well as battery.
B. OPERATIONS
PRECAUTIONS:
AUTHORIZED OPERATORS SHOULD READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. IMPROPER
USE OF THIS LIFT TRUCK COULD RESULT
IN INJURY AND/ OR DAMAGE TO LOAD AND
EQUIPMENT.
Inspect the lift for damaged or worn parts. Do not use
if not in safe operating condition.
Use lift on hard level surfaces only.
Make sure load is evenly distributed (not loose or un-
stable), and is as far back on forks as possible. Do not
pick up loads on tips of forks or edge of platform.
Adjust forks to the maximum practical width. Pick up
loads on both forks (not one).
Do not overload: Check load center and load weight
capacities on manufacturers name plate.
Make sure travel and work area is clear of obstruc-
tions.
Check overhead clearance before lifting loads or trans-
porting.
Make sure floor lock or pad is secured to floor before
lifting, lowering or using as a workstation.
PRESTO OWNER'S MANUAL
Brace or block lift when sliding loads on or off platform
or forks.
S E C T I O N 5

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

A. PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY
1. Be sure area around lift and the battery is well
ventilated while battery is being charged.
2. The battery terminals, connections and wiring
including the plug in the battery box and charger
connections should be clean and free of corrosion.
When cleaning any of these components wear a face
shield or other suitable protective eyewear.
3. For a sealed battery (a battery without cell caps)
carefully follow the manufacturer's recharging
instructions that are provided with the battery. If
you do not have a copy of these instructions or
the instructions for the battery charger they are
available free of charge by calling Presto Lifts @
1-800-343-9322.
4. Read, understand and follow all battery and battery
charger manufacturer's specific precautions while
working with and/or charging batteries.
B. LOCATING THE CHARGER
1. Locate charger as far away from battery as the
cables permit.
2. Do not operate charger in a closed area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
C. PRECAUTIONS FOR GROUNDING
AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric
shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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