Forklift Battery Charging and Safe Installation
Lift truck batteries are fairly big and are very pricey pieces of machinery. They weigh thousands of pounds. The job of charging and installation of these batteries is something that should be planned out in advanced so as to make sure that these procedures could be completed safely and correctly. Maintaining correct handling and a sound charging method could majorly increase the usual lifespan of a battery.
Standard Charging
It is suggested that the battery is not connected to the charger until it is at or lower than 20% capacity. By charging the battery when it is higher than 20 percent, the lifespan of the battery could actually be shortened. On roughly each 5th charge cycle, the charger should be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on what type of charger you are utilizing.
The cycle of charging must not get interrupted. You must avoid utilizing the battery for several hours once the charge cycle is complete. By practicing these methods, you could help make sure that you get the maximum battery performance available.
Charger Maintenance
Make sure the charger is turned off prior to hooking up the battery to the charger. You then could connect the charger to the battery. This is a common mistake that can accidentally cause damage to both the forklift and the charger. It is also really vital that the battery amperage should match that of the charger.
The battery should never be allowed to to deep discharge or to completely discharge. This will 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 battery activity, it would not start the charge cycle. If this situation happens, a technician should be called to be able to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to begin.