Crown SP3500 - Power and Braking Systems; Power On;Off Operations

Battery Maintenance 3635 Battery Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES
• Turn the truck OFF. Check that all controls
are in neutral. Disconnect the battery.
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
battery. Never operate a truck that has an
underweight or undersized battery installed.
• Use a roller stand to install or remove a battery. Make
sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers
in the truck's battery compartment. Also make sure
the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.
• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.
You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.
Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on,
or remove it from a stand. Make sure you adjust the
spreader bar hooks to fi t the battery.
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY
• Replace the battery retainers. Make certain all
retainers on both sides of the truck are in place.
• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check
truck operation.
Know the Hazards
TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS
Your truck battery produces fumes that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfi gure you.
• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your
truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.
• Never smoke or use an open fl ame around batteries.
• Your company should provide an area where it is
safe to work on batteries. Use that area for all
battery work.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye
shields, aprons etc.
BATTERY RETAINERS
The battery could slide out if all retainers are not in
place. Check both sides of the truck.
BATTERY SIZE
Make certain you use the correct size and weight
battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersized battery installed.
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WARNING
Minimum battery size allowed
000 mm (00.00 in.) wide
000 mm (00.00 in.) long
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classi ed Type E battery
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this battery.
Ventilate well in enclosed areas and
when charging.
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.
DANGER
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