Battery Maintenance; 29 Battery Maintenance; Sulfuric Acid- Page 16

Know the Hazards

Capacity & Load Center

11   Capacity & Load Center

Capacity & Load Center   12

Load

Center

Center of evenly

distributed load

24"  Max

(600mm)

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

Units of measure,

kg/mm

(lb/in)

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter

Truck Type

E

Serial Number

A1234567

000 CL

600

(24)

A

B

Center

Load

FC

S E R I E S

B

A

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Truck Wt. as equip., with max. batt.

SAMPLE

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY

• Turn the truck 

OFF

 and check that all controls are in 

neutral.  Disconnect the battery.  Tilt the steering wheel

up and raise the battery cover.  Remove the full side 

cover or short battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight

battery.  Never operate a truck that has an underweight

or undersized battery installed.

• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery,

   make sure the roller stand is the same height as the 

rollers in your truck's battery compartment.  Also make

sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.  

You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.

Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

• Use an approved spreader bar to move a battery to, or

  from, the battery compartment or stand.  Make sure 

you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the full side cover or short battery retainer.
• Lower and latch the battery cover.
• Connect the battery.
• Return the steering wheel to a comfortable position.  

Turn the truck 

ON

 and check truck operation.

Know the Hazards

SAMPLE CAPACITY

PLATE

The information

shown

on this sample plate

does not

apply to your truck.

Capacity & Load Center   12

Truck Type

Truck Weight as equipped, with max. battery

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100

(4)

Serial Number

12345678                     E

251 A

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

4000

600

(24)

Capacity W/Mast Vertical

FC

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents"

page you can use page

headings to find topics. Some

pages also have a picture of the

truck in the corner showing

features or functions covered

on that page.

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

Watch for and read these

special blocks. You will find

information about possible

safety hazards and how to avoid

them.

HOW-TO-DRAWINGS

On many pages you will find pictures as

well as text to help you understand how

to use your truck safely and productively.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The better you understand your truck and how to use it, the

better and safer operator you can be. Here are some guides

to using this manual.

Know

the

Capacity & Load Center

11   Capacity & Load Center

Capacity & Load Center   12

Load

Center

Center of evenly

distributed load

24"  Max

(600mm)

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

Units of measure,

kg/mm

(lb/in)

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter

Truck Type

E

Serial Number

A1234567

000 CL

600

(24)

A

B

Center

Load

FC

S E R I E S

B

A

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Truck Wt. as equip., with max. batt.

SAMPLE

Battery Maintenance

29   Battery Maintenance

What's in it for You?   6

What's in it for You?

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in 

neutral.  Disconnect the battery.  Tilt the steering wheel 

up and raise the battery cover.  Remove the side cover 

or battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight

battery.  Never operate a truck that has an underweight 

or undersized battery installed.

• If you use a roller stand to install or

remove a battery,   

make

sure

the roller stand is the same height as the 

rollers in your truck's battery compartment.  Also make 

sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.  You 

could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.  Use an

  insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• Use an approved spreader bar to move a battery to, or  

from, the battery compartment or stand.  Make sure you 

adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer or side cover.
• Lower and latch the battery cover.
• Connect the battery.
• Return the steering wheel to a comfortable position.  

Turn the truck ON and check truck operation.

ART IN

PROGRESS

Know the Hazards

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this

sample plate does not apply to

your truck.

Capacity & Load Center   12

Truck Type

Truck Weight as equipped, with max. battery

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100

(4)

Serial Number

12345678                     E

251 A

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

4000

600

(24)

Capacity W/Mast Vertical

FC

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents"

page you can use page

headings to find topics. Some

pages also have a picture of the

truck in the corner showing

features or functions covered

on that page.

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

Watch for and read these special blocks.

You will find information about possible

safety hazards and how to avoid them.

HOW-TO-DRAWINGS

On many pages you will find pictures as

well as text to help you understand how

to use your truck safely and productively.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The better you understand your

truck and how to use it, the

better and safer operator you

can be. Here are some guides

to using this manual.

Know the Hazards

Capacity & Load Center

11   Capacity & Load Center

Capacity & Load Center   12

Load

Center

Center of evenly

distributed load

24"  Max

(600mm)

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

Units of measure,

kg/mm

(lb/in)

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter

Truck Type

E

Serial Number

A1234567

000 CL

600

(24)

A

B

Center

Load

FC

S E R I E S

B

A

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Truck Wt. as equip., with max. batt.

SAMPLE

Battery Maintenance

What's in it for You?

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR
CHANGE A BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF and check

that all controls are in 

neutral.

Disconnect the battery.  Tilt the

steering wheel 

up and raise the battery cover.

Remove the side cover 

or battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight

battery.  Never operate a truck that has an underweight 

or undersized battery installed.

• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery,   

make sure the roller stand is the same height as the 

rollers in your truck's battery compartment.  Also make 

sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.  You 

could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.  Use an

  insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• Use an approved spreader bar to move a battery to, or  

from, the battery compartment or stand.  Make sure you 

adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer or side cover.
• Lower and latch the battery cover.
• Connect the battery.
• Return the steering wheel to a comfortable position.  

Turn the truck ON and check truck operation.

ART IN

PROGRESS

SAMPLE

Know the Hazards

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this

sample plate does not apply to

your truck.

SAMPLE

SAMPLE

Truck Type

Truck Weight as equipped, with max. battery

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100

(4)

Serial Number

12345678                     E

251 A

Units of measure,

kg/mm

(lb/in)

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

4000

600

(24)

A

B

Center

Load

Capacity W/Mast Vertical

A

B

FC

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents" page you can

use page headings to find topics. Some

pages also have a picture of the truck in

the corner showing features or functions

covered on that page.

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

Watch for and read these special blocks.

You will find information about possible

safety hazards and how to avoid them.

HOW-TO-DRAWINGS

On many pages you will find pictures as

well as text to help you understand how

to use your truck safely and productively.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The better you understand your

truck and how to use it, the better and safer operator you

can be. Here are some guides to using this manual.

Know the Hazards

Capacity & Load Center

Load

Center

Center of evenly

distributed load

24"  Max

(600mm)

5230

(206)

1745

(3850)

600

(24)

1450

(3200)

1385

(3050)

1815

(4000)

750

(30)

750

(30)

600

(24)

4775

(188)

5230

(206)

4775

(188)

Units of measure,

kg/mm

(lb/in)

4685

(10324)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter

Truck Type

E

Serial Number

A1234567

000 CL

600

(24)

A

B

Center

Load

FC

S E R I E S

B

A

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Truck Wt. as equip., with max. batt.

SAMPLE

Battery Maintenance

What's

in

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR

CHANGE A BATTERY

• Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in 

neutral.  Disconnect the battery.  Tilt the steering wheel 

up and raise the battery cover.  Remove the side cover 

or battery retainer.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight

battery.  Never operate a truck that has an underweight 

or undersized battery installed.

• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery,   

make sure the roller stand is the same height as the 

rollers in your truck's battery compartment.  Also make 

sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.  You 

could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.  Use an

  insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• Use an approved spreader bar to move a battery to, or  

from, the battery compartment or stand.  Make sure you 

adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

ART IN

PROGRESS

Know the Hazards

BATTERY RETAINER MUST BE IN PLACE

The battery could slide out if the retainer is not in place.

Check that the retainer is installed and secure, and battery

cover is latched.

BATTERY SIZE AND WEIGHT IS IMPORTANT

Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery.

Never operate a truck that has an underweight or

undersized battery installed.

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces gas that can explode.

 It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.

• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your 

truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.

• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
• 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. when working on batteries.

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

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

   Never use an open flame to check the batteries.
• Check that the charger is the same voltage and 

amperage as the battery.  Read the battery charger 

instructions.

• Be sure the charger is turned 

OFF  

before connecting 

the battery to the charger.  Otherwise a spark could 

cause the battery to explode.  Also, make sure the 

truck key switch is turned 

OFF

 and all controls are in 

neutral.

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

Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns.  Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing.  In case of
contact, flush immediately.  Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.

Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability.  You could have
an accident.

Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

Battery Maintenance

Battery Maintenance   30

29   Battery Maintenance

WARNING

DANGER