Darr  Forklifts Battery Repair
                     Forklift Service: Tips for Forklift 
Battery Maintenance and Care
Tips For Proper Battery Maintenance
• Keep the battery clean, dry, and free • Avoid opportunity charging (charging 
from corrosion. during break times and lunch 
• Maintain the correct water level (about breaks) because each time you 
one half inch below the battery cap connect the battery to a charger, it 
opening). uses one of its life cycles.
• Add water only after the charge cycle • Inspect your battery for any defects 
• Set up a weekly or bi-monthly watering or malfunctions, and have your 
schedule to ensure proper water service provider repair them as 
levels. needed.
• Have your batteries washed and 
serviced semi-annually to help 
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Proper Electrolyte Levels
CAUTION: Do not overfill. 
Moisture on the tops of the 
batteries means the battery 
has been overfilled.
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Just Follow These Easy Steps
Charge the Battery Correctly - Over or Check Water Levels and Water Quality - 
undercharging this type of battery can Forklift batteries need to have the right 
significantly decrease its lifespan. Never amount of water to work at optimum 
interrupt a charge cycle. Letting your battery sit capacity. You will also want to make sure 
after charging is also recommended. It’s best the water quality is monitored, as impure 
practice to use the battery for 8 hours, charge it water can lead to battery damage. 
for 8 hours, and let it sit for 8 hours. Without 
maintaining the battery properly, low voltage and Keep Batteries at a Safe Temperature - 
high amp draw can negatively impact your Keeping any battery at a safe temperature, 
machine’s electronics. where its operating temperature does not 
Equalize Batteries Regularly - Many exceed 45℃ (113℉), will help to prolong 
batteries need equalization its life.
approximately each five to ten charging 
cycles, but be sure to check the Sources: Raymond  Handling Concepts Corporation, Darr Equipment
maintenance specifications for a battery 
before initiating the process.
Commandments of Battery Care
• Add approved water only— • Cool before charging or 
never add acid operating if battery is above 
• Keep electrolyte level above 115 degrees Fahrenheit
separator protectors • Only use approved chargers 
• Keep battery top clean and of correct voltage and current 
dry output
• Keep flames and metal away • Keep truck compartment and 
from battery top battery cover open during 
• Keep vent caps tightly in charging
place • When in doubt, call your 
service representative for 
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Forklift Safety Tips
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