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1. Follow all safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 Determine and establish equalize settings and adjust as needed Confirm that the battery and charger AH ratings and outputs correspond with one another Perform the following with the battery connected to the charger in charge complete mode Measure and record the specific gravity and temperature in both a corner and inner cell Verify the data is consistent with the nameplate Perform the following with the lift truck s Battery Discharge Indicator BDI at lift interrupts Measure and record the specific gravity and tempera ture in both a corner and inner cell This value should be between 1 160 1 180 at 77 F If required use the temperature correction chart in the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 Measure and record battery terminal voltage This value should be about 1 99 to 2 00 volts per cell If any of the above measurements do not match nameplate specifications a properly trained and certified battery technician should determine the root cause After all repairs are completed it is important to repeat the above measurement steps again to verify that the repairs were successful Stop Collar FIGURE 1 Quarterly Maintenance Follow all safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 Confirm charger outputs and auto equalize settings Verify that all si
2. gt FASTPENN East Penn Manufacturing Co Lyon Station PA 19536 0147 Phone 610 682 6361 Fax 610 682 4781 Order Hotline 610 682 3260 e mail epmmotve eastpenn deka com www dekabatteries com WAT All data subject to change without notice No part of this document may be copied or E PM Form No 2084 4 14 2014 by EPM Printed in U S A reproduced electronically or mechanically without written permission from the company
3. assets With such an investment ensuring reliability is paramount Proper initial inspection and regular pre ventative maintenance including monitoring specific gravity tem peratures discharges recharges and voltages will provide benefits in many areas e Achieving peak battery capacity e Experiencing longer life which results in lower cost per cycle and AH e Providing the overall lowest Total Cost of Ownership TCO e Maximizing day to day capacity increasing reliability and value to the customer INITIAL INSPECTION VERIFYING THE BATTERY IS READY FOR INSTALLATION Verifying the battery is ready for installation before it is placed into service gives assurance the product Is getting the best possible start Upon receiving a new battery the following steps should be taken Follow all safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 Remove the protective plastic bag from the battery Place the battery in a well ventilated area Visually examine the cables connectors and tray for damage or exposed conductors Check the battery for leaks Equalize charge the battery Measure and record every third cell s specific gravity and temperature Verify this data is consistent with the nameplate Verify that the battery weight meets or exceeds the minimum weight requirement of the lift truck where the battery is being utilized lf the battery has a single point watering system East Penn stron
4. related accessories contain lead and lea SERRENT COPS TARUN ATLASE SPACE AND WHEN CHARGING compounds and other chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and SEE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION REPAIR SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY birth defects or other reproductive harm INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN Wash hands after handling PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN CHARGING RULE 2 Keep battery tops clean and dry RULE 3 Check battery electrolyte level weekly KEEP ELECTROLYTE LEVEL BELOW FILLING WELL AS SHOWN Add approved water to 1 4 below vent well only at the end of charge Filling to this level before charg ing will cause acid overflow Acid attacks external battery parts Any acid loss from the battery will result in power loss and shortened life Make sure charger is OFF before connecting or disconnecting the battery to prevent dangerous sparks Use proper size charger and follow charger instructions carefully Recharge FULLY after each duty cycle Avoid partial recharging Remove vent caps only when checking or filling KEEP CAPS ON when battery is in use on charge and when cleaning battery top Batteries with steel covers should be recharged with covers in the open position Be careful first and last FOLLOWING A PROPER MAINTENANCE PROGRAM East Penn understands that today s battery and charger fleets are significant corporate
5. East Penns Recommended Guide to Battery Maintenance MOTIVE POWER BULLETIN Batteries are an important investment to keep a warehouse East Penn has developed recommended battery maintenance manufacturing plant or distribution center running at peak guidelines for the lifetime of its Deka Battery product Following efficiency Protecting that investment maximizing its reliability these guidelines will ensure the maximum benefit and value from and performance and preventing unnecessary downtime should the battery start the day the battery arrives at the facility The initial inspection Prior to working on any battery it is important to follow the proper and the development of a proper battery maintenance program Is safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial Battery Service essential to all batteries to keep them operating in peak condition Manual 0656 and at optimal efficiency BASIC RULES FOR BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE RULE 1 BE CAREFUL ALWAYS WEAR FACE SHIELD OR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR BATTERIES A DANGER DANGEROUS vourace V t IMMEDIATELY SHOCK HAZARD RISK OF SHOCK BY NO WITH WATER DO NOT TOUCH SULFURIC ACID GET UNINSULATED EXPLOSIVE GASES SPARKS a N MEDICAL N CAUSE TERMINALS OR CAN CAUSE BLIND eFLAMES BLINDNESS OR CONNECTORS NESS OR INJURY eSMOKING SEVERE BURNS F FAST CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING VENTILATE WELL WHEN IN AN ENCLOSED ae Paay pon egte d
6. ach step within this program should be considered routine and Battery Service Manual 0656 important for your company Following each of them carefully will help protect and maximize your lift truck and battery investment and serve as an easy way to help prevent damage to your fleet If you require more details or have more specific questions Confirm charger outputs and auto equalize settings Verify please refer to the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 that all single point watering system components and or contact your local Deka representative electrolyte water level indicators in addition to any other installed components are operating properly Confirm battery and charger AH hour ratings correspond with one another Perform a six hour capacity test Contact your Deka sales representative and complete the East Penn Site Survey questionnaire If the Site Survey reflects changes a Power Study is highly recommended Measure and record the following with the battery both fully charged and discharged Specific gravity Temperatures and voltage of all cells Charger start and finish rates Termination algorithms If any of the above measurements are out of nameplate specification a properly trained and certified battery technician should determine the root cause After all repairs are completed it is important to repeat the above measurement steps again to verify that the repairs were successful
7. gly recommends OEM inspection ports are installed prior to placing in service KEY INTERVALS FOR PRACTICING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Once the battery is in service it is very important to practice a routine and scheduled maintenance program at several key Intervals Daily Maintenance e Follow all safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 e Visually inspect the battery and lift truck cables connectors and tray for damaged or exposed connectors e Inspect for cleanliness in both the battery and the lift truck If cleaning is required do it immediately Allowing excess dirt and residue to build up will negatively affect both assets over time e Verify the battery charger is delivering the charge at full output e Monitor the chargers at end of charge and or fault conditions Weekly Maintenance Follow all safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial Battery Service Manual 0656 Equalize charge each battery preferably on an automatic schedule to assure it will be done consistently This can be programmed to occur on a specific day or number of cycles Distilled or de ionized water shall be used to water the battery If a single point watering system is used verify water pressure and flow When watering verify the watering gun Is set properly as shown in FIGURE 1 Monitor proper pre and post charge filling levels as shown in FIGURE 2 Within the First Month of Use
8. ngle point watering system components and elec trolyte water level indicators in addition to any other installed components are operating properly Visually inspect the battery charger and lift truck cables as well as connectors and tray for damage or exposed conduc tors Inspect the battery and truck compartments for cleanliness Allowing excess dirt and residue to build up will negatively affect both assets over time Download and analyze the data from any battery recording devices Measure and record the following with the battery both fully charged and discharged Specific gravity Temperatures and voltage of all cells Charger start and finish rates Termination algorithms If any of the above measurements do not match nameplate specifications a properly trained and certified battery technician should determine the root cause After all repairs are completed it is important to repeat the above measurement steps again to verify that the repairs were successful KEEP ELECTROLYTE LEVEL BELOW FILLING WELL AS SHOWN Add approved water to 1 4 below vent well only at the end of charge Filling to this level before charging will cause acid overflow Acid attacks external battery parts Any acid loss from the battery will result in power loss and shortened life FIGURE 2 Annual Maintenance SUMMARY e Follow all safety instructions found in the Deka Industrial E
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