Forklift Battery Charging and Safe Installation
Forklift batteries are quite big and are really costly pieces of equipment. They weigh thousands of pounds. The job of charging and installing these batteries is something which should be really planned out ahead of time in order to make certain that these methods can be done correctly and safely. Maintaining correct handling and a sound charging procedure could really increase the standard 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 more than 20%, the battery's lifespan can really be shortened. On approximately every 5th charge cycle, the charger has to be set on the weekend or equalize setting, depending on which model of charger you are using.
The cycle of charging must not get interrupted. You must avoid utilizing the battery for some hours when the charge cycle is done. By practicing these procedures, you can help make sure that you get the maximum battery performance available.
Charger Maintenance
Be sure to have the charger turned off when 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 mistake which could inadvertently cause damage to both the charger and the forklift. It is also really important that the battery amperage 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 could even prevent the charger from being able to activate. If the battery charger reads that there is no battery activity, it will not start the charge cycle. If this situation occurs, a technician must be called in order to re-set the charger prior to charge being able to start.