Exide Technologies GB3696 - Manual

the battery from the carrier. Wet spots on the shipping pallet
may be an indication of leaking jars broken in shipment.
If there is evidence of damage, the receipt should be signed
and both copies (carrier’s and receiving copies) marked
“Shipment Received Damaged”. The carrier should be called
immediately and asked to make a “Carrier’s Inspection for
Damage Report”.
If “concealed” damage is later detected, the carrier should be
called immediately and requested to make a “Carrier’s
Inspection for Concealed Damage Report”. After inspection
by the carrier, arrangements should be made with the local
GNB Industrial Power representative to have the battery
repaired before placing it in service.
3. PLACING IN SERVICE
Verify that the battery weight meets or exceeds the minimum
truck weight requirements. Allow the battery to cool or warm
to room temperature before charging or adding water. Make
sure the battery charger is properly matched to the battery.
Use a charger with automatic charger termination controls.
GNB Industrial Power recommends the use of a GNB
® SCR
charger.
Remove the vent caps from each cell and check to see that
the electrolyte level is above the plates. If it is obvious that
the electrolyte has spilled out of any cells, replace it with
electrolyte of the same specific gravity as found in the other
cells of the battery. Replace the vent caps and give the
battery a freshening charge until there is no increase in
specific gravity for three hydrometer readings taken at one
hour intervals.
During shipment of the battery, low temperatures and/or
normal shock and vibration often results in a drop in the
electrolyte level. If the level is below the plates, recheck it
after 3 hours of charging. If the level remains below the
plates, add water or electrolyte to the proper level at the end
of charging.
Following the first month of service, the battery should
reach its normal operating specific gravity of 1.305 ± 0.005
at 77°F (25°C).
FLOODED FLAT-PLATE
MOTIVE POWER BATTERIES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING BATTERIES IN SERVICE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SHIPPED WITH BATTERY AND TO BE DELIVERED TO USER
1. SAFETY
1.1 Follow your company’s Safety Instructions when
working with or near industrial truck batteries. Observe
the caution label affixed to the battery. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with industry and government
guidelines (OSHA, ANSI) for charging, handling, and
maintaining industrial batteries.
1.2 Assign battery and charger care to properly trained
personnel.
1.3 This battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear rubber
apron, gloves, boots, and goggles or face shield when
handling, checking, filling, charging or repairing
batteries.
1.4 Keep water readily available for flushing spilled
electrolyte from eyes or skin. Use plain water only and
obtain medical attention immediately. Special deluge
showers and eye wash basins are required.
1.5 Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gas during
charge. Keep open flames away. Do not check
electrolyte level with a cigarette lighter or match. Use
a flashlight or permanent lights. Switch on/off away
from the top of the battery. Do not smoke or create
sparks.
1.6 Lift batteries with a certified/approved hoist, crane, lift
truck, or similar equipment. Move batteries with trucks,
conveyors, or rollers. Be sure to place a rubber mat or
similar insulating material across the tops of coverless
batteries when handling. Make sure equipment is of
ample strength and properly installed.
1.7 Never lay metal tools, such as wrenches or
screwdrivers, on top of a battery.
1.8 Disconnect the battery from the truck when performing
maintenance and repair on motor or electrical system.
1.9 Open or “break” the battery circuit before attempting
repairs to the charging plug or receptacles.
1.10 Apply a strong neutralizer, such as baking soda or
soda ash, when electrolyte is spilled on the floor.
Check local regulations regarding the disposal of
neutralized waste.
2. RECEIVING BATTERIES
Immediately upon receipt of shipment, examine the outside
of the packing for signs of rough handling before accepting
DO NOT USE CHAIN OR WIRE ROPE SLINGS.
BEFORE PLACING BATTERIES IN SERVICE,
REVIEW
AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY
GUIDELINES LISTED IN ITEM 1. SAFETY.
P O S T T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S I N
T H E BAT T E RY M A I N T E N A N C E A R E A .
L E A D R
E T U
R N
RECYCLE
IF BATTERIES ARE NOT IN USE, KEEP THEM
CHARGED. CHECK THE SPECIFIC GRAVITIES
MONTHLY AND GIVE A FRESHENING CHARGE
(3 OR 4 HOURS AT THE FINISH RATE) IF THE
GRAVITIES HAVE FALLEN 0.030 OR MORE;
OTHERWISE GIVE A FRESHENING CHARGE
EVERY THREE MONTHS.