4 Operation
Handling the lead-acid battery
The battery must only be replaced in accor-
dance with the directions in these operating
instructions.
– When charging and maintaining the battery,
observe the manufacturer's maintenance
instructions for the battery and the battery
charger.
Fire protection measures
DANGER
Risk of explosion due to flam
mable
gases!
During charging, the batt
ery releases
a mixture of oxygen and h
ydrogen
(oxyhydrogen gas). Th
is gas mixture
is explosive and must n
ot be ignited.
Theremustbenoflamma
ble materials
or spark-forming ope
rating materials
within 2 m of either t
he truck when it
is parked for chargi
ng or the battery
charger.
– When working with b
atteries, take
the following sa
fety precautions.
– Keep away from open flames and do not
smoke.
– Ensure that work areas are adequately
ventilated.
– Disconnect the battery male connector
before charging and only when the truck
and battery charger are switched off.
– The battery cover must remain open during
charging.
– Expose the surfaces of the battery cells.
– Do not place any metal objects on the
battery.
– Fully open any protective structures (e.g.
fabric-covered cab).
– Have fire extinguishing equipment ready.
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