Forklift Battery Safe Installation and Charging
Batteries utilized in forklifts are expensive pieces of machines that are quite big weighing in the thousands of pounds. The job of installing and charging these batteries is something which would have to be really planned out ahead of time so as to make sure that these methods are able to be completed safely and properly. Maintaining a sound charging procedure and proper handling can majorly increase the regular lifespan of a battery.
Standard Charging
It is recommended that the battery is not connected to the charger until it is at or less than 20% capacity. By charging the battery when it is more than 20 percent, the battery's lifespan can actually be shortened. On around each 5th charge cycle, the charger must be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on what type of charger you are utilizing.
The charging cycle must never be interrupted. Once the charge cycle is complete, you must avoid utilizing the battery for a few hours. By practicing these procedures, you would be able to 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 can connect the charger to the battery. This is a common mistake which can accidentally cause damage to both the charger and the forklift. Also, it is really vital that the battery amperage must match that of the charger.
Do not ever allow the battery to completely discharge or to deep discharge. This would 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 battery activity, it will 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.