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Know the Hazards

BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck batteries produce a gas that can explode.

 They also contain acid that could burn or disfigure you.
• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your 

truck batteries unless you are trained and authorized.

• Your company should provide an area where it is safe

to work on batteries.  Use that area for all battery work.

• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,

aprons, etc.

• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level.

  Never use an open flame to check the battery.
• For a built-in charger, make certain the AC outlet is the

same voltage as your charger.

• Read and follow the battery charger instructions.
• Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting

the batteries to the charger.  Otherwise you might 

create a spark which could cause a battery to explode.

• Make sure all controls are in the off or neutral position.
• Leave battery door open while charging.
• Avoid using extension cords.  But if you must, follow

the recommendations on your battery charger.

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Batteries can produce explosive gas.  Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery.  Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.

 This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns.  Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
 In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water.  Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.

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DANGER

Warning Labels   22

Warning Labels

EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT

Read and obey all of them to protect

yourself and others.

All rights reserved under International

and Pan American copyright conventions

Copyright 2002  Crown Equipment Corp.

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•  Power unit door must be left open while charging.

•  Check that line voltage is same as rated voltage of charger.

•  Ammeter will show a high rate of charge if batteries are low, and
   will drop to a low rate as the batteries become fully charged.

•  Extension cord, if used, must have correct plugs and meet
    minimum AWG size on chart.

To avoid damage to truck:

Specific Gravity

Charge Time

% of Charge

RECOMMENDED CHARGING TIME

100%

75%

50%

25%

1.260

0

1.250

4

1.230

6

1.210

8

1.190

10

1.170

12

1.150

14

1.130

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AC Input Rating, Amps.

AWG Cord Size

Equal to or

greater than

MINIMUM AWG FOR EXTENSION CORD SIZE TO
BATTERY CHARGER

but less

than

0

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

18

18

16

18

16

14

18

16

14

16

14

12

Length of Cord

15m

(50')

30m(100')

45m

(150')

Standing or riding on the forks can
cause a fall.  You can be seriously
injured or killed.

Never stand or ride on forks
for any reason.

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Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

WARNING

XXX

It’s the law, you must be trained
and certified to operate this truck.

(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)

*  Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from Crown Equip. Corp., New
Bremen, Ohio 45869 U.S.A.

You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed if you
don't use this truck correctly.

Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck
and in the operator manual*.

Inspect your truck before starting work, make
sure it is in good working order.

WARNING

Falling objects or lowering forks can
cause serious injury or death.

Never stand under the forks.

While servicing, block the forks so
they won't fall.

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Batteries can produce explosive gas.  Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery.  Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.

This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns.  Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
 In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water.  Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

DANGER