Did you know that battery and charger warranty is contingent on quarterly battery and charger maintenance programs?
Let Liftow customize a program to help keep you in compliance.
Battery maintenance on all makes and models
On-site battery cabling and connector repair
Safety and maintenance accessories
Re-conditioning service
Battery handling equipment
24/7 full maintenance programs
Battery Programmed Maintenance Service Covers:
Battery/Charger Compatibility
Cable position
Clean and neutralize
Check specific gravity and electrolyte level in each cell
Reading at ambient temperature Check voltage in each cell Check voltage leak in truck NEG__VOLTS POS__VOLTS
Inspect battery positive terminal
Inspect for raised positive battery links
Inspect battery negative
Check battery shrouds
Inspect cables for splits and wearing
Inspect sealing compound
Partial reseal / complete reseal
Inspect water indicator
Inspect watering system (if equipped)
Inspect battery stops and battery locks and latches
Advise of battery tray condition (if battery was removed)
Inspect battery connector also truck and charger
Battery Charger Service Covers:
Name plate identification and verification
Check A/C input / DC Output
Check ammeter / proper calibration
Check and adjust high-low rate control
Inspect Rectifier / Transformer
Visual Inspection of all connections
Clean and lubricate moving parts
Clean charger Inspect access door latches and hinge
FAQs
What is a forklift battery? A forklift battery is an electro-chemical device that stores D/C power for use in a forklift. It also acts as part of the forklift counterbalance.
How often should I water my battery? Check and adjust water to the proper levels only after the battery has received a full charge.
Why is the light on my battery flashing? This indicates water levels in the battery. Water needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary.
How often should my battery be cleaned? Typically, every 90 days or 60 days in extreme conditions.
When should I charge my battery? FAST CHARGE: whenever the truck is not in use. CONVENTIONAL: Daily for normal use. 2-3 times weekly for light applications
What is a battery monitoring device? This is used to record the battery/charger activities during usage. Information includes such items as i) The daily State of Charge. ii) Weekly EQ Cycles iii) Daily connections iv) Daily Usage (EBU). V) Operating Temperatures.
Why is my battery failing? Here are some of the more common reasons industrial forklift batteries can fail.
Over Watering
- Industrial Batteries require a sulfuric acid and water mixture in order to operate. Over watering creates a diluted acid mixture which inhibits the proper full function of the battery and requires an acid balance to correct this.
Incomplete Charging Procedures and Equalize Charging
- Most newer style Industrial Battery Chargers include an Equalize setting which allows all of the battery cells to fully recharge. This process typically be done approximately every 10 cycles.
Low Water Levels
- Proper Industrial Battery watering is essential for the optimum lifespan of your battery. Too little water in a battery can cause damage to the internal pates that is irreversible.
Corrosion
- Industrial Batteries require proper, regular interval maintenance to be done to avoid the accumulation of acid corrosion on/near the battery terminals along the top of the battery.
Age
- Battery lifespan will vary depending on use and the conditions which it is used in.
Cells
- One or more failed cells will cause low voltage, in turn this will impair the forklift truck operation
Faulty Charger
- When a battery charger is not putting out enough amperage to charge the battery, it will not allow the battery then to properly charge to capacity
Connectors
- Faulty connector(s) can cause poor connections between the battery charger and/or forklift truck
Charger Capacity
- If a battery charger is under capacity for the battery, it is not capable of putting enough charge back in to the battery during a regular charging cycle
Battery Capacity
- When a battery is under capacity, or undersized, for the forklift truck/workload this will cause the forklift truck to underperform its duties
Work Limit
- Over working the battery, or excessive usage, will have an impact on the batteries lifespan and overall health