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03.11 EN

5 Battery removal and installation

WARNING!

Accident risk during battery removal and installation

Due to the battery weight and acid there is a risk of trapping or scalding when the

battery is removed and installed.

XNote the "Safety regulations for handling acid batteries" section in this chapter.

XWear safety shoes when removing and installing the battery.

XUse only batteries with insulated cells and terminal connectors.

XPark the truck on a level surface to prevent the battery from sliding out.

XMake sure the crane slings have sufficient capacity to replace the battery.

XUse only approved battery replacement devices (battery roller stand, replacement

trolley etc.).

XMake sure the battery is securely located in the truck's battery compartment.

Removing the battery

Requirements

– Park the truck securely, (see "Parking

the truck securely" on page 44).

– Expose the battery, (see "Exposing the

battery" on page 32).

Procedure

• Disconnect the battery connector from

the truck connector.

Z Place the battery cable on the tray so that

it cannot be severed when the battery is

pulled out.

• Strap the crane lifting gear to the

eyes (46).

Z The crane lifting gear must exert a vertical pull. The hooks of the lifting gear must

never fall into the battery cells.

• Pull the battery up out of the container.

Z Installation is the reverse order. When reinstalling the battery, note the proper

installation position and make sure the battery is connected correctly. Place the

battery cable on the tray so that it cannot be severed when the battery is inserted.

– After installing the battery, check all cables and plug connections for visible signs

of damage.