Forklift Battery Charging and Safe Installation
Lift truck batteries are quite big and are very expensive pieces of machinery. They weigh thousands of pounds. The task of installing and charging these batteries is something which must be really planned out in advanced so as to make sure that these methods are able to be done safely and properly. Maintaining a sound charging procedure and correct handling can really increase the battery's standard life span.
Standard Charging
It is suggested that the battery is not connected to the charger until it is at or lower than 20 percent capacity. By charging the battery when it is higher than 20 percent, the lifespan of the battery can really be shortened. On about every 5th charge cycle, the charger should be set on the equalize or weekend setting, depending on what type of charger you are utilizing.
The cycle of charging should not get interrupted. You must avoid using the battery for a few hours once the charge cycle is done. By practicing these procedures, you can help make certain that you get the maximum battery performance available.
Charger Maintenance
Be certain 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 forklift. This is a common error that could accidentally cause damage to both the forklift and the charger. Moreover, it is really essential that the amperage of the battery must match that of the charger.
The battery should never be allowed to to deep discharge or to completely discharge. This would ultimately shorten the lift of the battery and can even prevent the charger from being able to activate. If the battery charger reads that there is no activity in the battery, it would not start the charge cycle. If this situation happens, a technician would need to be called to be able to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to start.