JLG TOUCAN 8E Service And Maintenance Manual page 105

NOTICE
IF THE BATTERY IS NOT USED CONTINUOUSLY, IT MUST BE
RECHARGED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH
(EVEN IF THE ELECTROLYTE SPECIFIC GRAVITY MEASURES
Battery Troubleshooting:
Symptoms
Electrolyte overflow.
Inequal electrolyte specific gravity or
electrolyte specific gravity too low.
Low voltage in the cells in open circuit.
Battery cells temperature too high (over
113°F (45°C)).
Battery incapable of supporting regular
operation.
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Probable causes
Filling done before the charge.
Cells overfilled.
Overcharge.
Filling done before the charge.
Loss of electrolyte due to overflow.
Stratification of the electrolyte.
Electrolyte specific gravity too low.
Short-circuit.
Problem with the charger.
Bad air circulation during charge.
Cell weak or faulty
Cells shorted.
Battery under charged.
Cell faulty.
Faulty cable or connection.
Battery at the end of its service life.
Table 8-1. Battery Troubleshooting
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SECTION 8 - CONTROL COMPONENTS
ARE HIGH).
BEFORE RETURNING TO SERVICE A BATTERY THAT REMAINS
INACTIVE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, CHARGE THE BAT-
TERY AND CHECK ELECTROLYTE LEVEL IN THE CELLS.
Fill battery cells after the charge.
Never charge battery if electrolyte specific gravity is above 1,240 kg/l.
Fill battery cells after the charge.
Perform an equalization charge.
Contact your JLG Distributor/Product Support.
Refer to "electrolyte specific gravity too low".
Clean battery top.
Get the charger checked by a technician.
Open access doors to batteries during charge.
Reduce temperature of the area where the battery is charged (artificial
ventilation).
Change battery cell.
Perform an equalization charge.
Replace faulty cell.
Check wire condition and connection.
Replace the battery.
Solutions
8-5