6 Maintenance
Servicing
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Checking battery and battery
cable
status
DANGER
Risk of fatal electrical shock!
– Never wear watches or jewellery when working
on a battery.
– Never place metallic objects on the battery.
– Never touch uninsulated cables.
– Never touch damaged plugs.
– Always use an insulated tool.
– Always wear a proper personal protection suit.
– Ensure that there are no cracked cells,
deformed plates or that the electrolyte has
evaporated.
– Check the condition of the connections and
that they are securely positioned.
– Check cable insulation for wear and dam-
age.
– Check battery/charger connectors and
cables for damage and burnt contacts.
– Ensure that insulation is present on the cell
connections and that it is undamaged.
– Check that the tops of the cells are clean
and dry.
– Check lifting eyes for corrosion and wear.
Report any corrosion or wear on battery parts
to a superior or the responsible fleet manager
immediately so that they can have the defect
rectified.
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