Raymond Electric Forklift Long Beach

Forklift Battery Safe Installation and Charging

Forklift batteries are pretty large and are really costly pieces of machinery. They weigh thousands of pounds. The job of charging and installation of these batteries is something which would need to be really planned out ahead of time in order to make sure that these methods are able to be done properly and safely. Maintaining a sound charging method and proper handling could really increase the battery's standard life span.



Standard Charging

It is vital not to connect the battery to the charger until it is at 20% capacity or less. By charging the battery when it is more than 20%, the lifespan of the battery can actually be shortened. On about every 5th charge cycle, the charger should be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on what kind of charger you are using.



The charging cycle must never be interrupted. As soon as the charge cycle is done, you should avoid utilizing the battery for a few hours. By practicing these methods, you could help ensure that you get the maximum battery performance available.



Charger Maintenance

Make certain the charger is turned off before hooking up the battery to the charger. You then could connect the charger to the battery. This is a common error that could inadvertently cause damage to both the forklift and the charger. It is also very vital that the battery amperage must match that of the charger.



Do not ever allow the battery to completely discharge or to deep discharge. This will 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 activity in the battery, it will not start the charge cycle. If this situation happens, a technician should be called in order to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to begin.

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