5  –    2 Repair  Manual  RRE140/160/180/200/250  ©  BT
Installation
Initial operation
T-code Valid from serial number Date Publication No.
815, 816 6051502 2008-08-21 261828-040
5.2  Initial operation
DANGER!
Risk of centre of gravity shifting.
Due to the weight of the mast, the battery must be in position in the 
truck before the mast is fitted.
5.2.1 Placing the battery
Check that the battery is of the correct weight as shown on the truck's 
identification plate. The weight of the battery affects the truck's stability 
and braking capacity. 
DANGER!
Risk of centre of gravity shifting.
Battery weight that is too low results in a deterioration in stability 
and braking capacity.
The battery weight must conform to the details specified on the truck 
identification plate.
1. Supply the truck with power from an external source.
2. Activate the parking brake.
3. Retract the mast to its innermost position.
4. Pull the handle at the bottom on the right in front of the operator 
seat to release the battery lock. 
5. Extend the reach carriage.
6. Switch off the truck.
7. Lift the new battery in.
8. Lock the battery.
9. Connect the battery cut out connector to the battery.
10. Start the truck.
11. Retract the reach carriage to its innermost position. Make sure the 
battery catch engages in the battery lock. A sharp metallic sound 
will be heard confirming locking has occurred.
DANGER!
Risk of battery falling.
If the truck tips the battery may fall out if the battery catch is not 
locked.
Check that the battery catch is locked.
DANGER!
Risk of battery falling.
When replacing a battery, there is a danger of it slipping and falling.
Always use an approved lifting device to lift the battery and use a bat-
tery yoke that suits the battery.