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27 Battery Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
BATTERIES
Your truck will have either a single industrial battery or
a battery pack containing either two or four automotive
style batteries.
Check all batteries daily unless sealed, maintenance-
free batteries have been selected.
CHARGERS
To use a separate external charger, follow the
directions on the charger provided.
To use a charger built into the truck you must first have
access to an AC electrical outlet. To charge the
batteries:
• Turn the truck off. Do not disconnect the battery.
• Use an extension cord less than 7.5 meters (25 ft)
long, with a wire size of 16 AWG or heavier.
• Plug one end of the extension cord into the charging
socket on the console.
• Plug the other end of the cord into the AC outlet.
• Check the charging lights on the console.
WHAT THE LIGHTS MEAN
• A steady yellow light means there is power to the
charger. If the light does not come on, or goes out,
make sure the AC outlet is working and the extension
cord is OK.
• A flashing yellow light means something is wrong
with a battery or the charger. Notify your supervisor.
• A flashing green light means the charger is working.
• A steady green light means charging is finished.
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Know the Hazards
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This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water. Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.
Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.
BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERIES
• See that cells of serviceable batteries are filled to the
proper level. Never use an open flame to check
batteries.
• Make sure the truck key switch is turned OFF and all
controls are in the off or neutral position.
• For a built-in charger, make certain the AC outlet is the
same voltage as the battery charger.
• For an external charger, make certain the charger is the
same voltage and amperage as your battery(s).
Read the battery charger instructions.
Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting
the battery to the charger. Otherwise you might create
a spark which could cause a battery to explode.
TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS
Your truck battery produces a gas that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.
• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your
truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.
• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
• Your company should provide an area where it is safe
to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
aprons, etc.
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