Crown Counterbalance Truck FC5700

Warning: Battery maintenance requires trained personnel with PPE!

Truck is OFF and all controls are in neutral

Steering wheel tilted up, storage tray removed, and seat moved towards the rear

Seat deck raised to the open position and securely held by gas struts

Full side cover or short battery retainer removed

Correct size and weight battery used

Roller stand used for battery installation or removal is of correct height and length

Nothing metal touched the top of the cells

Approved spreader bar used to move the battery

Test drive in an uncongested area

Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to a comfortable position

Ensure full operation of the controls

Try all the hydraulic functions

Check that the steering is easy and smooth

Drive the truck slowly in both directions

Drive through the full speed range in both forward and reverse

Check braking and plugging distances in forward and reverse

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

Charging a V-Force Lithium-Ion Battery

Is the charger plugged into the battery charge port?

Did you follow the charging instructions for the V-Force lithium-ion battery?

Did you opportunity charge during breaks or whenever the truck is not being used?

Did you unplug the charger from the battery charge port when charging is complete or the battery is fully charged?

Did you read the instructions for the charger and power source?

Did you ensure that the charger has the correct voltage and amperage for the power source?

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.

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.

Unplug the power source connector from the truck

Follow the charging instructions from the power source manufacturer

When charging is complete, unplug the charger and plug the power source connector into the truck

Sign off on the battery maintenance