D Battery Maintenance, Charging & Replacement; Safety Regulations For Handling Acid Batteries - Jungheinrich ECE 220 Operating Instructions Manual

D Battery Maintenance,
Charging & Replacement
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Safety regulations for handling acid batteries

Park the truck securely before carrying out any work on the batteries (see Chapter E).
Maintenance personnel: Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by
trained personnel. The present operator manual and the manufacturer's instructions
concerning batteries and charging stations must be observed when carrying out the
work.
Fire protection: Smoking and naked flames must be avoided when working with
batteries Wherever a truck is parked for charging there shall be no inflammable
material or operating fluids capable of creating sparks within 2 metres around the
truck. The area must be well ventilated. Fire protection equipment must be provided.
Battery maintenance: The battery cell covers must be kept dry and clean. The
terminals and cable shoes must be clean, secure and have a light coating of dielectric
grease. Batteries with non insulated terminals must be covered with a non slip
insulating mat.
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 followed.
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Before closing the battery panel make sure that the battery lead cannot be damaged.
F
Batteries contain an acid solution which is poisonous and corrosive. Therefore,
always wear protective clothing and eye protection when carrying out work on
batteries. Avoid all contact with battery acid.
Should however clothing, skin or eyes come in contact with acid the affected parts
should be rinsed with plenty of clean water - where the skin or eyes are affected call
a doctor immediately. Immediately neutralise any spilled battery acid.
M
Only batteries with a sealed battery container may be used.
F
The weight and dimensions of the battery have considerable affect on the operational
safety of the truck. Battery equipment may only be replaced with the agreement of the
manufacturer.
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