Group 12, Battery
SM 765, Nov ’06 Battery Service • 12-1-3
Be sure the battery service area is equipped with material
handling equipment designed for the purpose of removing
and replacing batteries, such as a conveyer or overhead
hoist equipped with safety hooks.
IMP
RTANT
To prevent side forces from damaging the
battery, the distance between the lifting
hooks (of the spreader bar) must be adjusted
to the same dimension as measured between
the battery lifting eyes. Make sure the lifting
hooks are the correct size to fit the lifting eyes
of the battery.
• When using an overhead hoist, be sure to use an
insulated spreader bar or similar lifting device.
• Be sure the hoist is equipped with a chain container
to accumulate excess lifting chain. When this is not
possible, be sure the battery is covered with a non-
conductive material, such as plywood, as shown
below.
• If the battery does not have a cover of its own,
cover it with a non-conductive material such as
plywood.
DANGER
!
Never lay tools or other metal objects on a
battery. Metal objects contacting battery ter-
minals will cause short circuits. The shorted
circuits could ignite battery fumes and cause
the battery to explode.
Battery Removal
1. Move truck to the designated battery service area.
CAUTION
!
SAFE PARKING. Before working on truck:
• Park truck on a hard, level and solid surface, such
as a concrete floor with no gaps or breaks.
• Put upright in vertical position and fully lower the
forks or attachment.
• Put all controls in neutral. Turn key switch OFF
and remove key.
• Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
2. Turn key switch OFF and disconnect battery.
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