There
are many different fuel types that forklifts can use. One of which isn’t even fuel
at all, but electrictricity. Electric trucks are fairly common and have a lot of
benefits. Of course, electric trucks require a battery to run, so knowing about
battery maintenance and charging is key to keeping these trucks in good working
condition!
How
Much Do You Know?
1. Not
all electric trucks use the same batteries.
a. True
b. False
2. Batteries
with different voltage require different battery chargers.
a. True
b. False
3. What
are the two most common colored connectors for industrial battery chargers?
a. Red
and green
b. Blue
and orange
4. Both
forklift batteries and battery chargers are incredibly heavy.
a. True
b. False
Get
This…
Charging your battery correctly can help prolong its
lifespan! Here are a couple of Do’s and Don’ts of charging your forklift’s
battery.
Don’t Do This
· Make
sure not to over discharge your battery. Batteries should be charged well
before they are dead.
· Do
not charge your battery when it is not needed. Wait to charge your forklift’s
battery when you can charge it completely.
Do This
· Always
charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
· It
benefits your battery to let it have a full charge cycle after every 8 hours of
using the forklift.
Can
You Answer This Question???
One way a forklift’s battery preserves itself is by
saying it has 0% charge when in actuality it still contains 30% charge.
a. True
b. False
It is incredibly harmful for a forklift battery to be
completely uncharged, this is called deep-cycling and will shorten the life of
your battery. Because of this many forklifts will say that they are at 0%
battery power when they are really at 20%, giving the operator a chance to
charge the battery before it is fully dead. So, if you chose False you are
correct. If you chose true, at least you are on the right track!
Get
The Facts!
Changing forklift batteries may seem like an easy job,
but there are some hazards when partaking in this kind of activity. Not only
are forklift batteries incredibly heavy, but they also contain sulfuric acid
which can burn your eyes and skin, along with other things that can make this
process dangerous. Here are some quick tips when changing your forklifts
battery.
1. Make
sure your forklift is parked with the engine off!
2. Make
sure you are changing the battery in a smoke free zone with plenty of space.
3. Wear
protective gear, like glasses, and possibly gloves.
4. You
may need a conveyor or overhead hoist to help lift the battery due to their weight.
5. Battery
covers should be open to allow heat to dissipate.
6. Make
sure that the reinstalled battery is in the proper position and secure in the
forklift!
7. Double
check to make sure no tools are left on or around the forklift battery.
…So
Call
We service and sell a
wide range of forklifts as well as forklift batteries and their chargers so if you have questions give us a call or shoot us an e-mail!
E-mail: omega.rockett@yahoo.com
Call: (513) 842-2012
Multiple Choice
Answers: 1/A,
2/A, 3/C, 4/A
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