Forklift Battery Safe Installation and Charging
Lift truck batteries are fairly big and are really costly pieces of machines. They weigh thousands of pounds. The job of installing and charging these batteries is something which will have to be planned out in advanced in order to make sure that these procedures can be completed safely and correctly. Maintaining a sound charging method and proper handling could majorly increase the battery's regular life span.
Standard Charging
It is recommended that the battery is not connected to the charger until it is at or lower than 20 percent capacity. By charging the battery when it is higher than 20 percent, the lifespan of the battery can really be shortened. On roughly each 5th charge cycle, the charger has to be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on which kind of charger you are utilizing.
The charging cycle must never be interrupted. When the charge cycle is complete, you must avoid utilizing the battery for some hours. By practicing these procedures, you could help make certain that you get the maximum battery performance available.
Charger Maintenance
Make certain the charger is turned off prior to hooking up the battery to the charger. You then can connect the charger to the battery. This is a common mistake that can accidentally cause damage to both the forklift and the charger. What's more, it is very important that the battery amperage must match that of the charger.
Do not ever allow the battery to deep discharge or completely discharge. This would shorten the battery life significantly and may even prevent the charger from being able to start. If the battery charger reads that there is no battery activity, it would not start the charge cycle. If this situation occurs, a technician should be called in order to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to start.