D Battery - Servicing, Recharging, Replacement; Safety Regulations Governing The Handling Of Lead-Acid Batteries - Jungheinrich EJC 214 Operating Instructions Manual

D Battery - Servicing, Recharging,
Replacement
1 Safety Regulations Governing the Handling of Lead-Acid
Batteries
Maintenance personnel
Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained personnel. These
operating instructions and the manufacturer's instructions concerning batteries and
charging stations must be observed when carrying out the work.
Fire Protection
Do not smoke and avoid naked flames when handling batteries. Wherever an
industrial truck is parked for charging there must be no inflammable material or
consumables capable of creating sparks within a minimum distance of 2 m from the
truck. The room must be ventilated. Fire protection equipment must be available.
CAUTION!
The use of unsuitable fire protection equipment can result in scalding
Extinguishing fires with water can cause a reaction with the battery acid. This can
result in scalding from the acid.
uUse powder extinguishers.
uNever extinguish a burning battery with water.
Battery maintenance
The battery-cell covers must be kept dry and clean. The terminals and cable lugs
must be clean, secure and have a light coating of terminal grease.
WARNING!
Short circuits can result in fire
Damaged cables can cause short circuits, setting the truck and battery on fire.
uBefore closing the battery cover make sure that the battery cables are not
damaged.
Battery disposal
Batteries may only be disposed of in accordance with national environmental
protection regulations or disposal laws. The manufacturer's disposal instructions
must be observed.
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