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GB Industrial Battery – Battery
Installation Instructions:
“Sit Down” Forklifts:
These instructions apply
to any forklift with a battery that must be Lifted Out. See Also: BEFORE ATTEMPTING:
Any mistake or lapse of judgment could result in damage to your equipment or
facility, or severe injury. If you are unsure of your ability to install a
battery safely after reading these instructions, do not attempt. GB is not
liable for injury, loss or damage of any kind incurred by a customer attempt to remove or install a battery. What is required: ·
A second forklift truck of adequate capacity to lift the
batteries. ·
A 5/16” chain, Grade 70, approx. 5ft long, with 5/16” “C” hooks, Grade 70 at each end. ·
Larger chain hooks will causes shorting & damage the battery and could cause an explosion. ·
A short but heavy (4”x4”) block, 1 to 2 feet in length
(pictured below). ·
A strong, empty pallet large enough for the scrap battery. ·
A supervisor / spotter with excellent communication skills and
an experienced licensed forklift operator. Safety Tips: ·
Check the capacity rating of your forklift or hoist to be sure
it can handle the load. Never attempt to lift a battery with under-rated
equipment. ·
Preferably, use a lifting beam and swivel attachment, or a
heavy, properly rated chain. ·
Always check clearances to avoid damage to the hood, steering
wheel, levers, etc. ·
Only attempt in a clear, flat, unobstructed area with adequate
height. Important Safety Note: ·
Scrap or discharged batteries still store enough energy and
hydrogen gas to cause arcing, sparks, burns and explosion,
and must be treated with the same care as fully charged new or reconditioned
batteries.
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Never attempt to lift batteries by
the tips of the forks. ·
To avoid shorting, never allow
chains, hooks or metal parts to come in direct
contact with exposed lead “intercell” connectors on the top of the battery.
The lead connectors should be covered by plastic “shrouds” as seen in the
photos above. The shrouds snap in place over the intercell connectors. Short
circuiting or arcing the connectors voids the warranty and could cause
physical harm, serious burns or death. ·
Never attempt to lift a battery by the lead intercell
connectors or any part other than the “lifting eyes”. If the lifting eyes are
corroded, damaged or missing, STOP and contact us. ·
Make sure the forks are level or tilted back slightly so that
the battery does not slide off towards the floor. ·
Remember to lift the battery and install
in a way that the cables will be in the correct position.
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Always use a spotter with good communication skills. Stay in
constant communication. ·
Check clearances continuously to avoid damaging the steering
wheel, levers or hood. ·
Never rush or make sudden moves that cause the battery to
swing or slide. ·
Never put cables, body, hands or feet
near “Pinch Points”.
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Center the battery from side to side, and as far to the rear
of the truck as possible. ·
Make sure the cables are positioned properly to avoid
“pinching” when the lid is closed. ·
Our batteries always arrive fully charged, watered, and ready
for immediate use. Do not add water prior to the initial charge to avoid
overflow. For
complete battery charging and watering instructions, select this link: Please contact us if you have
any questions or require additional information.
© Copyright GB Industrial Battery USA. All rights reserved. Last Updated: Tuesday, September 02,
2008 - 10:11 P.M. Eastern Time.
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