Forklift Battery Safe Installation and Charging
Batteries utilized in forklifts are pricey pieces of machines which are quite large weighing many pounds. The job of installing and charging these batteries is something which must be planned out ahead of time in order to make sure that these methods could be completed safely and correctly. Maintaining proper handling and a sound charging method can majorly increase the usual lifespan of a battery.
Standard Charging
It is important not to connect the battery to the charger until it is at 20 percent capacity or lower. By charging the battery when it is higher than 20%, the lifespan of the battery can really be shortened. On roughly each 5th charge cycle, the charger must be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on which kind of charger you are utilizing.
The cycle of charging should not get interrupted. You must avoid using the battery for several hours once the charge cycle is complete. By practicing these methods, you could help make certain that you get the maximum battery performance available.
Charger Maintenance
Be sure to have the charger turned off while in the process of hooking up the battery to the charger. Connect the charger to the battery and not the lift truck. This is a common error which can inadvertently cause damage to both the charger and the forklift. Moreover, it is really important that the battery amperage should match that of the charger.
The battery must never be allowed to to deep discharge or to completely discharge. This would ultimately shorten the lift of the battery and could even prevent the charger from being able to start. If the battery charger reads that there is no battery activity, it will not start the charge cycle. If this situation happens, a technician should be called to be able to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to start.