Six points for safe use and maintenance of forklift battery
1. Daily inspection
1. Liquid level: below the rated liquid level, the service life of the battery will be shortened, and too little electrolyte will cause the battery to heat and damage. Therefore, you must always pay attention to whether the electrolyte is sufficient.
2. Terminals, wires, and covers: The joints of the battery terminals and the connections with the wires must be regularly checked for corrosion caused by oxidation, and at the same time, the cover should be checked for deformation and heat.
3. Appearance: Dirty battery surface will cause leakage, and the battery surface should be clean and dry at any time.
Second, maintenance
1. Add water: add distilled water according to the specified liquid level. Do not add too much distilled water in order to prolong the interval of adding water. If too much water is added, the electrolyte will overflow and cause leakage.
2. Charging: The battery will generate gas during the charging process. Keep the charging place well ventilated, and there is no open flame around. At the same time, the oxygen and acid gas generated during the charging process will affect the surroundings. Unplugging the charging plug during charging will cause an arc, and the plug can only be unplugged after turning off the charger.
After charging, a lot of hydrogen remains around the battery, no open flame is allowed, and the cover on the battery should be opened for charging.
3. The maintenance of the terminal, wire and cover: it must be carried out by professional technicians appointed by the manufacturer.
4. Cleaning: If it is not too dirty, you can wipe it with a damp cloth. If it is very dirty, you should remove the battery from the car, wash it with water and let it dry naturally.
3. Custody
1. Storage place: it cannot be short-circuited; the short-circuit caused by rain may cause fire and may generate a small amount of hydrogen, so the battery must be stored in a ventilated and cool place.
2. Used batteries: The used batteries still have electrical energy, and should be kept according to the storage method of the used batteries.
4. Operation of electrolyte
1. Check the specific gravity: check the specific gravity with a suction hydrometer, do not let the electrolyte splash out during the operation, and wear protective equipment.
2. Operations other than inspection: you should consult a professional, especially when replenishing electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid).
3. Electrolyte leakage: due to battery tipping or damage, electrolyte leakage should be performed immediately (refer to emergency handling items)
5. Operation of end-of-life batteries
1. Operation of the battery at the end of life: When the battery is near the end of life, the electrolyte in the single-cell battery diminishes very quickly, and distilled water should be added daily.
2. Disposal of used batteries: For used batteries, remove the electrolyte and decompose the batteries. It is possible to discuss whether it is to be recycled by the battery manufacturer.
6. Emergency treatment
1. Electrolyte splashed on skin: rinse with plenty of water
2. Spilled electrolyte on eyes: rinse with plenty of water and then receive treatment from a professional doctor
3. Spilled electrolyte on clothes: Take off the clothes immediately, rinse with water and then wash with weak alkaline soap.
4. Electrolyte leakage: When the electrolyte leaks to the outside, immediately neutralize with lime, strong carbonate soda or carbonated soda, and rinse with plenty of water.
