Crown Counterbalance Truck RC5735-35

Charging a V-Force Lithium-Ion Battery

Plug the charger into the battery charge port

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

Read the instructions for the charger and power source

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

Battery connector, battery terminals, and battery cables checked for damage

Battery compartment checked for spilled acid (for flooded lead acid batteries)

Water level checked and vent caps are in place (for flooded lead acid batteries)

Battery retainers on both sides of the truck are properly installed

All wheels are in good condition

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

Lift chains and anchors checked for damage and corrosion

Lift chains are well lubricated

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.

Is the power source connector unplugged from the truck?

Follow the charging instructions from the power source manufacturer.

Is the charger unplugged after charging?

Is the power source connector plugged into the truck after charging?

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

Test drive in an uncongested area

Full speed range drive in both forward and reverse

Braking and plugging distances check in forward and reverse

Is the braking distance acceptable?

Report any issues to your supervisor

Upload the completed checklist form

Truck is OFF and all controls are in neutral

Correct size and weight battery is used

Roller stand is used for battery installation or removal

Nothing metal is touching the top of the cells

Approved spreader bar is used for battery placement

Battery retainers are replaced and in place

Battery retainers are properly adjusted to prevent the battery from shifting