SAFETY
Control of Hazardous Energy
6
MA-1055-101
03 Rev. 9/07
Battery Removal
When removing the battery, move truck to area in-
tended for battery care. Floor must be level. Turn key
switch or toggle switch to "OFF" position and remove
key. Disconnect battery and lockout or tagout truck as
described in Lockout - Tagout in this section. Never
move battery partially from truck without roller stand in
place. Lower load engaging means completely. If bat-
tery is removed with load engaging means raised, use
hoist attached to mast to provide tip over protection. Do
not allow any metallic object to come in contact with the
top of the battery cells. This may cause a short circuit
when removing, transporting the battery. Use an insu-
lator (such as plywood) to cover the top of the battery
before and during removal.
Battery Installation
When installing the battery, move truck to area in-
tended for battery care. Floor must be level. Turn key
switch or toggle switch to "OFF" position and remove
key. Lockout or tagout truck as described in Lockout -
Tagout in this section. If battery was removed with load
engaging means raised, use hoist attached to mast to
provide tip over protection. Do not allow any metallic
object to come in contact with the top of the battery
cells. This may cause a short circuit when transporting
or installing the battery. Use an insulator (such as ply-
wood) to cover the top of the battery before and during
installation.
Make certain same battery or battery of equal weight is
loaded into truck for truck stability. See nameplate for
minimum battery weight.
Lockout - Tagout
Always turn key switch to "OFF", remove key and apply
tag to multi-function control handle Item 1 and/or steer-
ing tiller Item 2 with cable tie warning others truck is
being serviced.
When maintenance is to be performed and the battery
will be left in the truck, remove the main power fuses
and install a commercially available lockout device on
the battery connector.
When maintenance is performed and the battery is re-
moved from the truck, remove main power fuses, install
a lockout device on the trucks battery connector if pos-
sible, or if possible install a tag with a cable tie on the
trucks battery connector so it cannot be removed easily
warning that the truck is not available for operation.
Figure 8251
Figure 16925-01
a
Multi-function Control Handle
b
Steering Tiller
Crown 2006 PF15396-2 Rev. 9/07
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