PITO Battery Charging & Fueling Procedures Flashcards
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Electric forklift batteries should be charged:
Answer: Only when the state of charge drops to the manufacturer's recommended minimum
Opportunity charging too frequently degrades battery life; batteries should be charged when they reach the manufacturer's recommended minimum charge level.
What hazard is created when a battery charger is connected to a battery that is cracked or leaking acid?
Answer: Risk of acid spattering and potential hydrogen gas ignition
Charging a damaged battery can cause acid to spatter from heat and gas buildup, and any ignition source near leaking hydrogen could cause a fire or explosion.
Which label is required on all battery charging stations to warn of hydrogen gas hazards?
Answer: Danger: Flammable Gas — No Smoking or Open Flames
Battery charging areas must be posted with signage warning that flammable hydrogen gas is present and that smoking and open flames are prohibited.
When removing a battery from a forklift for charging, the operator should use a:
Answer: Battery extractor or lifting beam rated for the battery weight
A battery extractor or rated lifting beam is required to safely handle the heavy, corrosive battery without damaging it or injuring the operator.
What does an electrolyte (acid) spill on the floor of a charging area require?
Answer: Neutralizing with baking soda, absorbing with proper materials, and disposing per hazmat procedures
Battery acid spills must be neutralized with an alkaline material like baking soda, absorbed with appropriate materials, and disposed of according to hazardous waste regulations.
A forklift battery equalizing charge is performed to:
Answer: Balance cell voltages and remove sulfation buildup
An equalizing charge is a controlled overcharge that balances the voltage across all battery cells and helps dissolve lead sulfate crystals that reduce capacity.
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