When maintaining forklift battery on a daily basis, especially when adding water, the aim is to ensure their long-term stable operation.
The correct time to add water not only extends the life of the battery, but also avoids damage caused by a dry battery or low electrolyte concentration. So when should forklift batteries be filled with water?
Low forklift battery electrolyte level
1, in the process of using the battery needs to be based on the use of the environment and temperature regularly check the battery water shortage status, and timely replenishment for the battery.
2, if the battery level of electric forklift is lower than the lowest level, you need to add deionized water or distilled water to the highest and lowest level between, it is strictly prohibited to add battery liquid or tap water.
Battery liquid will dilute or enhance the specific gravity of the electrolyte, causing a decline in battery performance; tap water contains too many impurities, will lead to a dilute battery response, long-term addition of tap water may cause a short circuit, damage to the battery of the electric forklift.
Adding water to forklift batteries after charging
During the charging process, the electrolyte in the battery will produce gas due to electrochemical reactions, resulting in slight fluctuations in the battery level. Therefore, it is especially important to check the level of the battery electrolyte after each charge. Typically, evaporation of water from the battery will accelerate after charging, resulting in a lower level.
In order to ensure the normal operation of the battery, it should be checked after charging is completed and water should be added in a timely manner. Especially when using a forklift in a high-temperature environment, water evaporation can be even more drastic, and it is then necessary to check the battery electrolyte level more frequently.
Forklift battery water principle
Add too much water beyond the maximum liquid level is strictly prohibited. If too much water is added, the battery of the electric forklift may overflow when charging and moving, which may cause the overall specific gravity of the battery to drop, performance to be reduced, the case to be waterlogged and corroded, and in serious cases, it may even cause the battery to be short-circuited.
Users should carefully read the battery manual and the warning label on the battery box before using the battery of the electric forklift, and try to add water to the forklift battery according to this standard, which will help to use the battery efficiently and maintain it correctly, and prolong the service life of the battery.
Forklift Battery Regular Care and Maintenance
Forklift battery maintenance is more than just adding water. Regularly cleaning the surface of the battery, checking for loose and corroded terminals, as well as a clean and dry battery compartment, are all important aspects of ensuring long-term stable battery operation. Regular maintenance can help identify potential problems in time and prevent major battery failures.
In short, adding water to forklift batteries is a key step in ensuring long-term efficient battery operation. Water should be added at the right time according to the level of the battery electrolyte, the working environment, frequency of use and other factors to ensure the best performance of the battery. Through regular inspection and maintenance, you can effectively extend the service life of forklift batteries, reduce the risk of equipment failure and improve work efficiency.