EKKO EK13A, Manual

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4.4 Maintenance, Recharging and Replacement of the 

accumulator 

The forklift must be parked in a safe location before any operation on the 

accumulator. 

4.4.1 Maintenance Technician 

Only qualified technician can perform operations on the accumulator such as 

recharging, maintenance and replacing. Before operation carefully read instruction 

manuals including operation manual, replenishment preparation and recharging 

requirements. 

4.4.2 Fire Prevention Measures 

Never smoke or use open fire when perform operations on the accumulator. The 

accumulator should be away from flammable material at least two meters when 

storage or recharging. The location for accumulator storage should be well ventilated 

and equipped with firefighting devices. 

4.4.3Maintenance of the Accumulator 

1) Keep the nuts on every battery cell dry and clean. Tighten every terminal and cable 
end and brush them with grease to prevent corrosion. Naked cable ends and terminal 
posts should be covered with a skid-proof insulating cover. 

2) Every two cells should be well-connected. Check the nuts on each pole, if loose, 
tighten the nuts. 

3) Keep the surfaces of accumulator clean and dry. After the completion of 
recharging, clean spilled acid with cotton yarns or brush. And clean with wet towel if 
necessary. 

4) Over recharging and over discharging should be avoided, and fast charging and 
insufficient recharging are also not allowed. Otherwise life span of the accumulator 
may be affected. 

General Test

12.3 

Check the lifting and lowering speed

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12.4 

Check the safety device and switch off devices

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                Trial

13.1 

Perform trial run under rated load

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13.2 

The stacker is proved to be safe and reliable to personnel after completion of above 

maintenance

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