Crown Order Picker MPC3040

The condition of the battery has a considerable impact on the performance of the truck. Optimum maintenance is key to maintaining the performance and useful life of the battery

Note: Only trained and authorized personnel may remove and install, charge or service batteries

Truck batteries can be dangerous

Your truck battery produces gas that can explode

It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you

• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your truck battery unless you are trained and authorized

• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries. Avoid sparks

1. Turn the truck OFF. Brake applies automatically when truck is turned OFF. Check that all controls are in neutral and disconnect the battery

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

3. 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) wnen necessary

4. Remove your truck's side panels or battery retainers

If you use a hoist to install or remove the battery from the the battery compartment or stand, use an approved spreader bar

If vou 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

Carry out the safety inspection each time you start work or when changing shift

Keep the truck clean. This will make it easier to check for damage

The first part of the safety inspection is carried out with the truck turned off. For the second part the truck must be turned on

DANGER! Risk of explosion and fire: Storage batteries emit gas during charging. This can collect and explode if exposed to sparks or open flames

Spilled fluids can be flammable

Do not use a open flame to check fluid levels

WARNING! Operating a defective truck can result in accidents and injury!

WARNING! Use caution during operational testing. Carry out the tests in an open area away from obstacles and other people. Watch out for people in the work area. Stay away from moving truck parts. Stop the truck as soon as you discover any problems. Have the problem rectified by a trained, authorized service technician before operating the truck.

Check the lift chains for contamination and corrosion, and ensure they are adequately lubricated

Check the chain anchors for damage, cracks and corrosion

Check that the cotter pins in the chain bolt on the chain anchor are fitted and free of damage

Sign off on the lift chains inspection

Warning: Use caution during operational testing. Carry out the tests in an open area away from obstacles and other people. Watch out for people in the work area. Stay away from moving truck parts. Stop the truck as soon as you discover any problems. Have the problem rectified by a trained, authorized service technician before operating the truck.

Inspect Battery Latch visually. Check operation. Make sure the battery is secure

Check battery compartment for spilled acid

Check the insulation of the battery terminals and battery cell connectors

Check the battery connector and cables for damage, check contacts for burning

Perform checks when charging and replacing the battery

Sign off on the daily battery inspection