When you leave the truck, it must be parked safely even if you only intend to leave it for a short
period of time.
• Press the "Lower" button (3) to fully lower the load handler.
• Press the emergency brake switch (2).
• Turn off the key switch and remove the key (1).
Warning!
Parking the truck safely. Do not park on an incline. Always lower the forks fully.
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4. BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CHARGING
4.1. Safety regulations for handling acid batteries
Park the truck safely before carrying out any work on the batteries.
Maintenance personnel: Batteries may only be charged, serviced or replaced by trained
personnel. This operator manual and the manufacturer's instructions regarding batteries and
charging stations must be observed when carrying out the work.
Fire protection:
• Smoking and naked flames must be avoided when working with batteries.
• When a truck is parked for charging, there should be no flammable material or operating fluids
which could create sparks within 2 metres of the truck.
• The area must be well ventilated.
• Fire protection equipment must be provided.
Protection against electric shock:
• Batteries have a high voltage and store high levels of energy.
• Do not short circuit batteries.
• Do not apply tools which could cause a spark to the two battery terminals.
4.2. Battery type and dimensions
Battery type and dimensions are as follows:
Truck
Voltage/rated
Battery type
type
capacity
A170148
Mainte-
2×12/30
nance-free
A170149
2×24/85
battery
When replacing or installing batteries, ensure that the battery is correctly secured in the battery
compartment of the truck.
4.3. Charging the battery
Safety regulations for charging the battery
• To charge the battery, the truck must be parked in a secure, well-ventilated room. When charg-
ing, the tops of the battery cells must be exposed to provide sufficient ventilation.
• Do not place any metal objects on the battery.
• Before charging, check all cables and plug connections for visible signs of damage.
• Before beginning and completing the charging process, ensure the power is turned to OFF.
• Safety regulations from the battery and charging station manufacturers must be followed.
Charging step
• Check whether the condition complies with "Safety regulations for charging the battery".
• Park the truck safely (see section 3.2.4: Parking the truck safely).
• Remove the battery plug (1).
• Connect the battery plug (1) using the charging lead of the stationary charger and switch on
the charger.
A170149
Battery
Battery
height (mm)
length (mm)
175
165
215
260
Display
Solid red
Solid green
Solid yellow
Flashing
yellow
Flashing Red
No light
Battery width
(mm)
125
169
LED lamp:
• Red light: The battery is charging.
• Green light: The battery is fully charged.
• Yellow light: Check the charging circuit.
A170148
Battery Charging LED Light (2)
Description
Battery is charging
Running normally.
Battery is fully charged
Running normally.
The battery voltage is less than 13V or
Battery failure
greater than 32.5V.
a. Output current or output voltage is too
high.
Charger failure
b. The temperature of the charger is too
high.
a. Charger failure.
Charger without output current
b. The battery is not connected: battery
failure.
a. Charger failure.
Charger failure
b. The input charger is not connected.
A170149
Troubleshooting