Battery Connectors; Battery Care - Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual

Battery Maintenance
• Install a NO SMOKING sign in the service area
Keep the charger in a clean, dry area with good
•
ventilation

BATTERY CONNECTORS

A special heavy-duty connector is used to connect the
battery to the electrical system of the lift truck. See
Figure 22 and Figure 23. When a connector has a
handle and is within the operator's reach, the
connector is also a safety device that can be used to
quickly disconnect the battery in an emergency. Most
connectors have a handle to connect the two halves of
the connector. The connector can be quickly
disconnected by pulling the handle upward. This action
separates the two halves of the connector. The
connector and its attached handle must be kept in
good repair so that it will function correctly. The battery
connector must be disconnected when maintenance is
done on the lift truck that does not require electric
power. The SBE, SBX, and FEM or DIN 12- volt
battery connectors are shown in Figure 23.
1. SB CONNECTOR FOR BATTERY CABLES
2. SB CONNECTOR FOR POWER CABLES TO
LIFT TRUCK
3. BRACKET
4. CONNECT AND DISCONNECT HANDLES
Figure 22. SB Battery Connector
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BATTERY CARE

1. Keep batteries clean. Remove any spilled
electrolyte.
2. DO NOT overcharge the battery. This action will
damage the battery.
3. DO NOT discharge the battery to less than the
recommendation. A deep discharge will shorten
the battery life.
4. Charge batteries in an area with good ventilation
to remove explosive gases and acid fumes.
5. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. Check
the electrolyte level before and after charging the
battery. Use distilled water. Do not add acid.
6. Prevent batteries from freezing.
7. Keep batteries charged. A discharged battery in
storage will shorten the battery life.
8. Use a battery charger that is correct for the
battery. A battery charger that is set for an
ampere-hour rate that is too high will cause a high
internal heat and damage the battery. A low
ampere-hour rate setting on a battery charger can
require a longer charging time but will not
damage the battery.
9. When batteries are moved, make sure a short
circuit does not occur. See the Safety Procedures
in Battery Maintenance of this section.
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