Stryten Energy M Series Installation And Operating Instructions

F100 FLOODED FLAT-PLATE MOTIVE POWER BATTERIES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION - READ THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PLACING BATTERIES IN SERVICE
Previously Marathon Classic.

1. SAFETY

1.1 Follow your company's Safety Instructions when
working with or near industrial truck batteries.
Observe the caution label affixed to the battery.
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with industry and
government guidelines (OSHA, ANSI) for charging,
handling, and maintaining diesel batteries.
1.2 Assign battery and charger care to properly trained
personnel.
1.3 This battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear rubber apron, gloves,
boots, and goggles or face shield when handling,
checking, filling, charging or repairing batteries.
1.4 Keep water readily available for flushing spilled
electrolyte from eyes or skin. Use plain water only and
obtain medical attention immediately. Special deluge
showers and eye wash basins are required.
1.5 Batteries produce hydrogen during charge. Keep
open flames away. Do not check electrolyte level
with a cigarette lighter or match. Use a flashlight or
permanent lights. Do not smoke or create sparks.
1.6 Lift batteries with hoist, crane, lift truck, or similar
equipment. Move batteries with trucks, conveyors
or rollers. Be sure to place a rubber mat or similar
insulating material across the tops of batteries without
covers when handling. Make sure equipment is of
ample strength and properly installed.
1.7 Never lay metal tools, such as wrenches or other
material on top of a battery.
DO NOT USE CHAIN OR WIRE ROPE SLINGS
1.8 Disconnect the battery from the locomotive when
performing maintenance and repair on the motor or
electrical system.
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F100
1.9 O pen or "break" the battery circuit before
attempting repairs to terminal connections.
1.10 Apply a strong neutralizer, like baking soda, when
acid is spilled on the floor. Check local regulations
regarding disposal of neutralized waste.

2. RECEIVING BATTERIES

Immediately upon receipt of shipment, examine the
outside of the packing for signs of rough handling
before accepting battery from carrier. Wet spots on
the shipping pallet may be an indication of leaking jars
broken in shipment.
If there is evident damage, the receipt should be
signed and both copies (carrier's and receiving copies)
marked "Shipment Received Damaged". The carrier
should be called immediately and asked to make a
"Carrier's Inspection for Damage Report".
If "concealed" damage is later detected, the carrier
should be called immediately and requested to make
a "Carrier's Inspection for Concealed Damage Report."
After inspection by the carrier, arrangements should
be made with the local Stryten Energy representative
to have the battery repaired before placing it in
service.
BEFORE PLACING BATTERIES IN SERVICE,
REVIEW AND ADHERE TO THE SAFETY
GUIDELINES LISTED IN SECTION 1

3. PLACING IN SERVICE

Verify that the battery weight meets or exceeds
the minimum truck weight requirements. Allow the
battery to cool or warm to room temperature before
charging or adding water. Make sure the battery
charger is properly matched to the battery. Use a
charger with automatic charger termination
controls.
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