Servicing The Battery; Battery Waste Disposal - Linde 1131-02 Series Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
Battery Use and Maintenance

Servicing the battery

Never over-discharge the battery
 Never allow the battery charge to be deple-
ted until the truck cannot move before re-
charging. This shortens the battery life.
 Once the low battery charge symbol ap-
pears, charge the battery immediately.
Servicing the battery
The battery must be kept dry and clean. Ter-
minals and cable lugs must be tightened,
cleaned and a small amount of specialised

Battery waste disposal

The disposal of used batteries must strictly
comply with national environmental protection
regulations or current waste disposal regula-
tions. Waste disposal must also be performed
in strict compliance with manufacturer instruc-
tions.
The acid in the battery is toxic and corrosive.
Therefore, you must wear protective clothing
and goggles before performing any operations
on the battery. Avoid direct contact with bat-
tery acid.
If battery acid accidentally touches clothing or
skin or gets into the eyes, you must immedi-
ately rinse the contact area with plenty of wa-
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grease applied. Batteries with non-insulated
terminals must be covered with a non-slip in-
sulating mat.
NOTE
To prevent static electricity from causing an
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explosion, never use a dry cloth or fabric to
wipe the surface of the battery.
Pull out the mains plug.
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Wipe it with a damp cloth.
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Wear protective eyewear, rubber shoes and
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rubber gloves.
ter. A prompt medical examination is required
in the event of contact with the skin or eyes.
Spilled battery acid must be neutralised imme-
diately.
The battery can only be used when the battery
compartment is closed.
The size and weight of the battery have a sig-
nificant impact on the operational safety of the
truck. Battery replacement equipment must be
approved in advance by the company.
Li-ion Battery waste disposal please contact
your service dealer.
Operating Instructions - 1131 801 1601 EN - 12/2021 - 04