Table of Contents
Advertisement
6: RECEIVING THE NEW DEKA READY
POWER BATTERY – PREINSTALL
After receiving the Ready Power lithium battery, the following steps
must be taken to ensure the battery is ready to perform when put into
service.
6:1 Inspection
Inspect the battery and accessories for damage that may have oc-
curred during shipping. Ensure all cables and accessories ordered are
present. Some accessories may ship in separate boxes which will be
attached to the pallet or battery.
If damage is noted at the time of delivery of the Deka Ready Power,
please write on the bill of lading that damage has occurred and/
or rejected the shipment. Contact the local Deka Ready Power
Representative immediately if damage is observed or you suspect
parts are missing.
6:2 Charging
Batteries ship from the factory at a partial State of Charge (SOC). Like
all batteries, the Deka Ready Power will experience some daily self-
discharge. If left for an extended period without charging, irreversible
cell damage may result. To prevent this, new batteries must be charged
within two weeks of delivery and every 2 months until put into service
at the customer site.
Refer to section 8.3 for steps on how to charge the Deka Ready Power
lithium battery, including using a non-lithium charger for service
charging.
6:3 Storage Before Install
After charging, the battery must be powered down if it will not be used
in the next 2 days (pre-customer install). This will prevent unnecessary
discharge before the battery is put into service.
NOTE:
Reference section 8.1 for more information on how to power
down the battery.
NOTE:
Failure to follow the directions outlined in sections 6.2 & 6.3
may cause the battery SOC to decrease over time and resulting in
permanent damage to the battery cells.
7: INSTALLATION
Most Deka Ready Power battery systems are comprised of three
main components:
• The lithium battery pack, where the electrical energy is stored.
• The counterweight (CW), which surrounds the battery, fills the
truck's battery compartment, and meets weight requirements of the
forklift truck.
• The User Interface Module (UIM), Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI), or
other accessory, which allows the operator to power the battery on/off
and observe the state of charge.
Special considerations need to be taken for each of these components
during installation.
CAUTION:
Damage to the battery may result in toxic gas emissions.
Each battery application must be evaluated prior to installation to
ensure regulatory limits for toxic gas emissions into occupied com-
partments will not be exceeded.
7:1 Installing the Battery into the Counterweight
In most cases, the battery will arrive pre-installed into the counter-
weight. Early models of the R36-550-1812513 & R36-550-1812515
had integrated counterweights, so this section is not applicable. Refer
to section 5.2 to install the complete battery/counterweight assembly
into the truck. For situations where the battery and counterweight are
separate, follow the details below for safe and proper installation.
Ensure the counterweight is compatible with the battery you intend
to install. Contact the local Deka Ready Power distributor should you
have questions regarding your order. If it is still attached, remove the
counterweight lid, and inspect the inside of counterweight for debris,
missing spacers, and bottom pads.
Remove all banding material and plastic wrap from the battery and locate
the lifting point on each side of the battery. Using an insulated lifting device
approved for the weight of the battery, lift the battery, and gently place it
within the counterweight ensuring proper alignment with the spacers.
CAUTION:
Ensure cables and accessories do not get pinched
between the battery and counterweight sides during installation.
You can reinstall the counterweight lid at this point if you will be
shipping or storing the assembly. If you plan to install the
assembly into a truck next, you may choose to leave the lid off until
after final installation is complete.
Most counterweight lids have a door to permit access to the com-
munication ports on the battery. Install the counterweight lid in the
orientation that aligns this door with the ports below. Before the coun-
terweight lid bolts are fastened, do a final inspection on cable routing
under the lid. Look for any cables or harnesses that may be damaged
by the lid installation and reroute them before continuing.
11
Advertisement
Table of Contents
