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Battery Maintenance continued
29 Battery Maintenance continued
WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE AN INDUSTRIAL BATTERY (SX only)
• Turn the truck OFF and disconnect the battery.
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersized battery installed.
• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.
You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.
Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery in, or
remove it from, the battery compartment. Make sure
you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.
• Connect the new battery. Turn the truck ON and check
truck operation.
Know the Hazards
BATTERY SIZE IS IMPORTANT
Make certain you use the correct size, weight and type
of battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersized battery installed.
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Recommended battery size
175 to 185 mm (6.9 to 7.3 in) wide
265 to 305 (10.4 to 12.1) long
225 to 285 (8.8 to 11.3) high
Min. batt. wt. 22.7 kg (50 lbs) each.
Undersize and underweight batteries
can affect vehicle handling and stability.
You could have an accident.
Connect batteries as shown.
Minimum battery size allowed
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
000 mm (00.00 in.) wide
000 mm (00.00 in.) long
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.
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WARNI GN
It’s the law, you must
be trained and
certified to operate
this truck.
OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999
You or people around you could
be seriously injured or even killed
if you don't use this truck
correctly.
Obey all instructions & warnings
in the operator manual and on
the truck.
Inspect your truck before starting
work, make sure it’s in good
working order.
* Additional copies of the
Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from:
Crown Equipment Corporation
New Bremen, OH 45869 USA
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Connect charger
properly or truck
can be damaged.
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Make certain
charger is plugged
into the battery
connector, not the
truck connector.
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Minimum battery size allowed
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long
Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.
Falling objects or lowering forks can
cause serious injury or death.
Never stand under the forks.
While servicing, block the forks so
they won't fall.
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Warning Labels 30
Warning Labels
EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT
Read and obey all of them to protect
yourself and others.
All rights reserved under International and
Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2004 Crown Equipment Corp.
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Riding on this
truck could
cause serious
injury.
No Riding.
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Standing or riding on the forks can
cause a fall. You can be seriously
injured or killed.
Never stand or ride on forks
for any reason.
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Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
WARNING
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Recommended battery size
175 to 185 mm (6.9 to 7.3 in) wide
265 to 305 (10.4 to 12.1) long
225 to 285 (8.8 to 11.3) high
Min. batt. wt. 22.7 kg (50 lbs) each.
Undersize and underweight batteries
can affect vehicle handling and stability.
You could have an accident.
Connect batteries as shown.
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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.
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.
DANGER
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CAUTION
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