When charging the battery you need to keep the following facts in mind:
- Charge your forklift batteries only when necessary
- Don’t let batteries drain completely before charging
- Make sure that the charging area is safe and spark free
Charge your forklift batteries only when necessary: It is advisable to put your batteries on charge only when the indicator on the battery says the remaining charge is 20 percent. Once it shows 20 percent charge, take out the battery and plug it into a charger.
Don’t let batteries drain completely before charging: This is the best way to ensure your batteries’ long life. When the charge is completely drained, sulphate-crystals gradually build up on the electrodes reducing the batteries’ capacity.
Make sure that the charging area is safe and spark free: It is better to keep the charging area safe from sparks and other sources of explosion as the charging process produces flammable gas like hydrogen.
The charging rate of your forklift batteries varies depending on the usage. If you are using them frequently, you may need to charge them daily. Charge the battery until the LED light on your battery changes colour indicating that the battery is fully charged. Remove the charger only after the battery is fully charged.
Keep all these facts in mind next time you plug your forklift batteries into their charger and you can maximise their lives and performance to a great extent.
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