ep EST122 - Battery Management; Battery Safety and First Aid

REV. 12/2020
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Battery use and maintenance
1.1 Safety and warning
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1.1.1Safety regulations for handling acid batteries
The truck must be parked and rendered safe before any operations on batteries are under
taken.
-These trucks are equipped with maintenance-free batteries. No distilled water can beadded
to this battery type.The cell covers are xed tight and must not be opened. Opening the
covers will damage the battery.
-Smoking and naked ames are not permitted when handling batteries. No inammable
substances or spark-generating materials must be present or stored within a distance of 2
meters of the truck parked for battery recharging. The location must be well ventilated and re
ghting equipment must be kept ready.
-Only trained and authorized personnel are permitted to charge, service and replace the
batteries.
-Batteries are recycled in accordance with national regulations; please comply with the
relevant regulations.
Servicing of lead-acid batteries
The lead-acid battery cell screw caps must be kept dry and clean. Terminals and cable shoes
must be clean, lightly greased with pole grease and must be securely tightened.
Daily Maintenance
Charge the discharged battery;
Visual inspection for excessive dirtiness and mechanical damage after the charging.