Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual page 25

General ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Battery Type ..............................................................................................................................................................1
Lead-Acid Batteries ...............................................................................................................................................1
Lithium-Ion Batteries ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Specific Gravity .........................................................................................................................................................2
Chemical Reaction in a Cell ......................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Terms .........................................................................................................................................................4
Battery Selection .......................................................................................................................................................5
Battery Voltage ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery as a Counterweight ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Ratings ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Kilowatt-Hours .......................................................................................................................................................7
Battery Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Maintenance Records ........................................................................................................................................... 8
New Battery .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Adding Water to Battery ......................................................................................................................................10
Hydrometer ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Battery Temperature ............................................................................................................................................11
Charging Battery ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Types of Battery Charges ................................................................................................................................13
Methods of Charging .......................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Charger ................................................................................................................................ 15
Knowing When Battery Is Fully Charged ........................................................................................................ 15
Where to Charge Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 15
Equipment Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Battery Connectors ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Battery Care ........................................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
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