Raymond Electric Forklift Tucson

Forklift Battery Safe Installation and Charging

Batteries used in forklifts are pricey pieces of equipment which are fairly large weighing in the thousands of pounds. The task of installing and charging these batteries is something which should be planned out ahead of time in order to make certain that these methods can be done properly and safely. Maintaining proper handling and a sound charging procedure can majorly increase the usual lifespan of a battery.



Standard Charging

It is recommended 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%, the lifespan of the battery can really be shortened. On roughly each 5th charge cycle, the charger needs to be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on what kind of charger you are using.



The cycle of charging must not get interrupted. You must avoid using the battery for a few hours when the charge cycle is done. By practicing these methods, you would be able to help ensure that you get the maximum battery performance available.



Charger Maintenance

Make certain the charger is turned off prior to hooking up the battery to the charger. You then can connect the charger to the battery. This is a common mistake which could accidentally cause damage to both the forklift and the charger. It is also really important that the amperage of the battery should match that of the charger.



Do not ever allow the battery to deep discharge or completely discharge. This will shorten the battery life greatly and can even prevent the charger from being able to start. If the battery charger reads that there is no activity in the battery, it would not start the charge cycle. If this situation occurs, a technician should be called to be able to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to start.

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