UniCarriers SRX Series - Battery Care and Maintenance

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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGING EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
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• The following information is general information regarding
the best methods for using and maintaining the battery, and
it in no way can cover every type of manufacture of battery/
charger. You should always contact the manufacturer of
the battery or charger to ensure that you are following their
recommended procedures and operation methods of the
equipment.
BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to the appropriate manuals attached to the battery for information
about how to handle and maintain the battery.
CAUTION
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• Do not allow the alkaline solution to fall in the battery cell,
this will result in a dead or weak battery.
Proper care and servicing of the battery is vital to ensure satisfactory
operation and life of your electric truck. Battery acid is extremely
corrosive and should be washed off the unit if any spills occur.
CAUTION
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• Check with Local and State Regulations on storing, charging
and cleaning of corrosive materials. There may be conditions
locally which will not allow you to simply wash off acid spills.
WARNING
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• Only trained and authorized personnel should conduct any
maintenance or servicing of this unit and its battery.
• Always turn ignition switch off and disconnect battery before
doing any servicing of the battery.
• Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e.
safety goggles, rubber gloves and boots, when servicing the
battery. Battery acid will cause severe burn or injury.
• The battery generates highly explosive hydrogen gas. A
short circuit resulting in sparks or even a lit cigarette in the
vicinity of the battery can cause a serious explosion. Do
not permit smoking, open ames or sparks near the battery
or battery maintenance area. Be particularly careful during
battery charging and for the rst 30 minutes following battery
charging.
• Battery uid contains highly corrosive sulfuric acid. If acid
contacts your skin or clothing, ush the area immediately
with large amounts of clean fresh water. If acid enters yours,
immediately wash out your eyes with large amounts of clean
fresh water and contact a physician. If acid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately contact a physician.
• If a large quantity of battery uid is spilled, neutralize it with
an equivalent quantity of basic neutralizing agent (baking
soda, calcium hydroxide, or sodium carbonate). Wash away
the resulting solution with large quantities of clean fresh
water.