Taylor-Dunn TT-316-36 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual page 93

REMOVING INDUSTRIAL
BATTERY
•
Explosive mixtures of Hydrogen gas are
present within battery cells at all times. Do
not work with or charge battery in an area
where open flames (including gas furnace
or water heater pilots), sparks, cigarettes,
or any other sources of combustion are
present. Always provide ample ventilation
in rooms where batteries are being
charged. Failure to do so may result in
severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
•
A battery is a live electrical source. It
cannot be disconnected or neutralized. Do
not drop any tool or conductive object onto
the battery. A conductive object that comes
in contact with the battery terminals will
initiate a short circuit of the battery. This
could cause the battery to explode
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or
property damage.
•
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin eyes or clothing. Wear
rubber gloves and safety glasses while
servicing batteries. DO NOT INGEST! This
may result in severe bodily injury.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Confirm the electric park brake is applied.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative
cables at the batteries.
6. Thoroughly clean the battery and battery
compartment. Refer to
for information regarding cleaning the batteries.
7. Using a hoist or forklift equipped with a proper
battery lifting device (see next page), slowly raise
the battery out of the vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Cleaning
in this section
Battery electrolyte will stain and corrode
most surfaces. Immediately
thoroughly clean any surface outside of the
battery that the battery electrolyte comes
in contact with. Failure to clean may result
in property damage.
8. Inspect the battery compartment for signs of
corrosion.
9. If minimal signs of corrosion are seen, then the
damaged paint should be stripped off and the entire
battery compartment cleaned and repainted.
10. If there are excessive signs of corrosion, then it
may be necessary to replace some of the frame
members or completely rebuild the battery
compartment.
11. Inspect the battery cables and terminals. If any of
the cables or terminals show signs of corrosion,
then they must be repaired or replaced.
12. Install the battery in reverse order.
13. Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
Typical battery lifting beam
Typical forklift attachment to use
and
Batteries
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