Crown Counterbalance Truck RC5745-40

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES:

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

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

3. Use a roller stand to install or remove a battery. Make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck's battery compartment. Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery

4. 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

5. Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on, or remove it from a stand. Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery. Lift and move the battery carefully

- 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

Test drive in an uncongested area

Full speed range drive in both forward and reverse

Braking and plugging distances in forward and reverse

Report any issues to your supervisor

Sign off on the daily truck test

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.

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

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