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Know the Hazards

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces a gas that can explode.

 It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.
• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service a     

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.

BATTERY SIZE IS IMPORTANT

Make certain you use the correct size, weight and type

of battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight

or undersized battery installed.

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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Recommended battery size

175 to 185 mm 

(6.9 to 7.3 in)

 wide

265 to 305 

(10.4 to 12.1)

 long

225 to 285 

(8.8 to 11.3)

 high

Min. batt. wt. 22.7 kg 

(50 lbs)

 each.

Undersize and underweight batteries
can affect vehicle handling and stability.
You could have an accident.
Connect batteries as shown.

Battery Maintenance

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WHEN YOU INSTALL
OR CHANGE INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF and disconnect the battery.
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight 

battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight

or undersized battery installed.

• 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 place a battery in, or

  remove it from, the battery compartment.  Make sure

you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

• Connect the new battery.  Turn the truck ON and check

truck operation.

Battery Maintenance

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Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck

handling and stability.  You could have
an accident.

XXX

 mm 

(XX.XX in.)

 wide

XXX

 mm 

(XX.XX in.)

 long

Use U.L. classified Type E battery.

DANGER

WARNING

WARNING