Battery Maintenance
Under normal operating conditions, forklift batteries can be expected to remain in service for 2,000 work shifts or charge/discharge cycles.
Battery failure could lead to mechanical breakdowns and possible accidents .
Implementing a proper battery maintenance program can increase the life of the batteries and help protect employees.
Battery failure could lead to mechanical breakdowns and possible accidents involving forklift operators and/or other personnel.
Industrial Battery Maintenance
When working with batteries, be sure to do the following:
- Do not continue using a battery merely because it continues to deliver power.
- Do not exceed the service hours in the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Do not over charge or under charge batteries.
- Avoid discharging batteries beyond the manufacturer's recommended discharge level. This can result in permanent battery damage and shorten battery life considerably.
- Warning signs of a low battery include slow starting, dim headlights, and the ammeter indicating discharge at high RPM.
- Recycle or properly dispose of batteries. Spent batteries are a hazardous waste unless they are properly reclaimed at a lead smelter or battery recycler.
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4-7. What practice can result in permanent battery damage and shorten battery life considerably?
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