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Maintenance and Care
3. Always observe the following during both charging and the
subsequent gas generation phase:
Battery cover open.
Battery plugs removed if
the batteries are not
equipped with a forced
ventilation system (con-
sult battery manual).
Remove all cover
plates.
Check electrolyte level.
Switch off charger
immediately when connection between charger and bat-
tery is interrupted.
4. Have damaged cells replaced.
5. Ensure that cables remain free and are not crimped
6. Always wash hands thoroughly after working with batteries
(health and safety precaution).
7. For lifting out the batteries, a special device must be used
(see figure).
• Make sure that the chains and safety hooks are checked
and offer a sufficient load carrying capacity. Never use
chains fixed to a centre ring. These chains will pull the com-
partment walls to the inside, thus damaging the battery
cells.
8. The battery retainer shall be checked after each battery
change and adjusted if needed. In order to avoid dangers
from unforeseen movement, batteries in the truck shall be
secured as specified by CLARK.
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