Crown Counterbalance Truck FC 5715-40

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES:

Flooded Lead Acid Batteries 1. Turn the truck OFF. Check that all controls are in neutral. Disconnect the battery

2. Tilt the steering wheel up, remove the storage tray (if present), and move the seat towards the rear

Raise the seat deck to the open position. Note: A seat deck can fall. Make certain the gas struts are working properly and will hold the seat deck securely in the open position

3. Remove the full side cover or short battery retainer

4. Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized battery installed

5. 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

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

- Charge a V-Force Lithium-Ion Battey

2. Plug the charger into the battery charge port

3. Follow the charging instructions for the V-Force lithium-ion battery

Opportunity charge during breaks or whenever the truck is not being used

When opportunity charging is complete or the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the battery charge port

BEFORE CHARGING POWER SOURCES:

• Read the instructions for the charger and power source

• Make sure that the charger has the correct voltage and amperage for the power source

Gas struts are working properly and holding the seat deck securely in the open position

For flooded lead acid batteries, battery water level is checked

Warning: Don't use an open flame to check the battery. Be sure vent caps are in place

Battery cables and connectors are inspected for damage or corrosion

Sign off on the daily battery check

Battery retainer is properly installed

All wheels are in good condition

Both forks are secure and not bent, cracked or badly worn

Lift chains and anchors for damage and corrosion

Lift chains are well lubricated

The load backrest is in place and secure, when required

No signs of leaks under the truck

BEFORE CHARGING POWER SOURCES: Read the instructions for the charger and power source. Make sure that the charger has the correct voltage and amperage for the power source. Only charge a power source in an authorized area.

Power source connector unplugged from the truck?

Follow the charging instructions from the power source manufacturer.

Charger unplugged and power source connector plugged into the truck?

AVOID DAMAGING THE TRUCK AND BATTERY CHARGER: Make sure that the battery charger is plugged into the battery connector, not the truck connector.

AVOID DAMAGING THE BATTERY: Batteries that are not properly maintained will fail prematurely. Always follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Sign off on the battery maintenance