D 3
1298.GB
4 Removing and installing the battery
f
Batteries with exposed terminals or connectors must be covered with a rubber mat to
prevent short-circuits.
f
When replacing batteries, ensure that a battery of the same type is fitted. Additional
weights must not be removed and their position must not be changed.
– Turn the key switch to “0” (Zero) and push the emergency stop switch.
– Lift the battery hood to its full extent.
f
The battery connector and socket must only be connected or disconnected with both
the truck and the battery charger switched off.
– Withdraw the battery connector.
– Lift out the chassis lateral part.
4.1 Removing and installing using a battery trolly
f
The vehicle must be on level ground, to prevent accidental movement of the battery
after loosening the battery safety device.
– Release the battery safety device.
– Pull the battery laterally onto a battery trolley.
Installation is in the reverse order.
f
Following reinstallation of the battery, visually check all leads and connectors for da-
mage and prior to the recommissioning of the truck check
– that the battery safety device is tightened again,
– that the battery hood is safely locked.
D 3
1298.GB
4 Removing and installing the battery
f
Batteries with exposed terminals or connectors must be covered with a rubber mat to
prevent short-circuits.
f
When replacing batteries, ensure that a battery of the same type is fitted. Additional
weights must not be removed and their position must not be changed.
– Turn the key switch to “0” (Zero) and push the emergency stop switch.
– Lift the battery hood to its full extent.
f
The battery connector and socket must only be connected or disconnected with both
the truck and the battery charger switched off.
– Withdraw the battery connector.
– Lift out the chassis lateral part.
4.1 Removing and installing using a battery trolly
f
The vehicle must be on level ground, to prevent accidental movement of the battery
after loosening the battery safety device.
– Release the battery safety device.
– Pull the battery laterally onto a battery trolley.
Installation is in the reverse order.
f
Following reinstallation of the battery, visually check all leads and connectors for da-
mage and prior to the recommissioning of the truck check
– that the battery safety device is tightened again,
– that the battery hood is safely locked.