4 Operation
Handling the battery
Terminals and cable shoes must be clean,
lightly coated with battery grease and screwed
on tightly.
– Neutralise any spilt battery acid immedi-
ately.
– For information on handling ba
ttery acid,
see the "Battery acid" secti
on in the chapter
entitled "Safety regulatio
ns for handling
consumables".
6210_600-001
Category-3 battery male connector
Damage to cables and batte
ry male
connectors
CAUTION
There is a risk of short circuit if the
cables are damaged.
Do not crush the battery cables when
closing the battery door.
– Check the battery cables for
damage.
– When removing and reinstalling
the battery, ensure that the battery
cables are not damaged.
– Ensure that the battery cables
do not come into contact with the
battery door.
CAUTION
Potential for damage to the battery male connector!
If the battery male connector is disconnected or
connected while the truck is switched on or while
the battery charger is under load, an electrical arc
or a transition spark will be produced at the battery
male connector. This can lead to erosion at the
contacts and can considerably shorten the service
life of the contacts.
– Switch off the truck or the battery charger before
disconnecting or connecting the battery male
connector.
– Do not disconnect the battery male connector
while under load, except in an emergency.
Ventilation gap
The ve
ntilation gaps between the battery door
and th
e chassis are used for forced-air cooling
of the
battery compartment.
– Do not plug the ventilation gaps.
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