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The key factor to achieving optimum performance and long battery life is to follow a regular care and maintenance program; to achieve your goals and maximize your equipment longevity. 

Visual inspect overall condition of battery check for damage cell, cover and inter cell connectors

Replace any damaged or missing vent caps

· Visually inspect single point watering system

· Inspect battery cable, housing and contacts

· Check electrolyte level and water level

· Record voltage readings of all cells

· Record specific gravity readings of select cells

· Provide a written summary of findings and recommendations

· Remove corrosion from battery case, wash and neutralize battery:  

  A battery with excessive corrosion requires a high pressure washer to break up the corrosion 

· Capture and treat waste water, generate

· Remove all waste from your facility

· Properly dispose of all waste per EPA standard

Battery contains a liquid electrolyte is a mixture of sulfuric acid and water. When water levels get low, the battery’s plates can be exposed to open air. This causes oxidization, which permanently reduces capacity and shortens overall battery life. 

Tap water contains minerals that are harmful to batteries; which contains chlorides. 

Preformed weekly if forklift used everyday;   Mainly when weather is hot.

Bi-weekly - Monthly 

Cleaning is necessary to ensure maximum cooling and reliable operation. 

· Vacuum inside of charge cabinet

· Inspect all DC fuse, diodes, contacts, connection of cables and wires

· Inspect AC line for deformity

· Inspect charging connection for breakage and discolored contacts

· Check DC output, confirm charging current, inspect and validate AMP meter

· Provide written summary of finding and recommendation

Different cells within forklifts may develop slightly different power capacities. One cell may be fully charged while another only holds a half-charge

· Acid Adjustment

· Capacity Test

· Cell Replacement

· Charger Transformer Placement

· Equalize Charge