6.0 BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CHARGING
Safety regulations for handling acid batteries
The truck must be parked and rendered safe before any operations on batteries are undertaken.
Fire protection measures:
Smoking and naked flames are not permitted when handling batteries. No inflammable substances or spark-generating materials must be present or stored within a
distance of 2 meters of the truck parked for battery recharging. The location must be well ventilated and fire fighting equipment must be kept ready.
DANGER:
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Battery has high voltage and energy.
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Do not short circuit.
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Do not place any metal objects on the battery.
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Do not put tools on the battery.
Battery type & dimension
All the batteries are maintenance free.
Battery type & dimension as follow:
Tuck type
EX 15L
Charging the battery
Safety regulations for charging the battery
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Before charging, check all cables and plug connections for visible signs of damage.
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Before start and finish charging make sure power is turn OFF.
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It is essential to follow the safety regulations of the battery and charging station manufacturers.
The charging environment temperature should be 5°C to 40°C.
NOTE: The truck can be operated at -20°C for a short period after it work above 5°C for a while.
WARNING:
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Battery life will be shortened if the battery is used for a long time at low temperature or stored.
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No charging below 0°C.
NOTE: A fully charged battery will provide approximately 2 hours of continuous use. Capacity will be reduced when used in low-temperature environments.
Battery removal and installation
Park the truck securely (See Parking the truck securely) and turn off the power before removal and installation of the battery.
Battery removal and installation steps:
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Turn the battery block
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Just hold the handle and pull the battery out
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Install in reverse order.
WARNING:
Well place cables to avoid be damaged when you remove and install battery.
Installation is in the reverse order, pay attention on battery install position and cable connection. Make sure to protect the cables to avoid damage when
you install the battery.
Daily maintenance
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When it is displayed in the display instrument that the electric quantity is insufficient, please charge timely without any excessive discharging. Please
refer to 2.2.3 display instrument for details.
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Maintain clean the surface of the battery.
Dimension
Voltage/ Rated
capacity (V/Ah)
24/20
200*100*300
Charger (A)
(mm)
10A
45
Charging
time(h)
2