Crown Equipment 4500 Series - Manual (Page 15)

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE A BATTERY
• Turn the truck OFF and check that all controls are in
neutral. Disconnect the battery. Tilt the steering wheel
up and raise the battery cover. Remove the side cover
and battery retainer.
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersized battery installed.
• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery,
make sure the roller stand is the same height as the
rollers in your truck's battery compartment. Also make
sure the roller stand is at least as long as the battery.
• 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.
• Use an approved spreader bar to move a battery to, or
from, the battery compartment or stand. Make sure
you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY
• Replace the battery retainer and side cover.
• Lower and latch the battery cover.
• Connect the battery.
• Return the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Turn the truck ON and check truck operation.
Know the Hazards
BATTERY RETAINER MUST BE IN PLACE
The battery could slide out if the retainer is not in place.
Check that the retainer is installed and secure.
BATTERY SIZE AND WEIGHT IS IMPORTANT
Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery.
Never operate a truck that has an underweight or
undersized battery installed.
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.
• Your company should provide an area where it is safe
to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
aprons etc. when working on batteries.
BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY
• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level.
Never use an open flame to check the batteries.
• Check that the charger is the same voltage and
amperage as the battery. Read the battery charger
instructions.
• Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting
the battery to the charger. Otherwise a spark could
cause the battery to explode. Also, make sure the
truck key switch is turned off and all controls are in
neutral.
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Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.
WARNI G N
Minimum battery size allowed
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
000 mm (00.00 in.) wide
000 mm (00.00 in.) long
Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.
DANGER
Battery Maintenance
Battery Maintenance 28 27 Battery Maintenance