Work Instructions
WI-12
LINC – Nissan Jackson Operations
Rapid Charge Batteries - Equalizing Instructions
Version: 1.0
Date: 3/18/13
Subject: This work instruction describes how to inspect, how to charge and how to equalize rapid (quick) charge batteries.
Equipment:
1) Forklift
2) Battery charging station
General Requirements:
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See Standardized Work Instructions for Dock staff
See JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
Special Requirements:
All rapid charge batteries are inspected & charged daily and, equalized once every 7 days.
Rapid Charge Battery Equalizing Instructions
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1. Ensure there is no trash on the forklift or on the
battery since batteries become very hot when
charging and while equalizing.
2. Open the battery compartment to allow maximum
airflow to the batteries (Figure 1).
3. Check to make sure the battery is clean of all
foreign objects (i.e. paperclips, rubber bands, pens,
paper, etc.).
Figure 1: Open battery compartment to ensure
max airflow and battery area is clean of debris
4. Plug in the battery cable to the charger cable at the
battery charging station (Figure 2).
5. At this time the forklift will start charging; this will
take 15-30 minutes to complete.
6. Once the green light on the charger comes on,
push the equalize button (Figure 3).
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Plug this in
Do NOT Plug it here
7. The forklift battery is now in equalizing mode,
Figure 2: Plug battery cable to charger cable
which takes approximately 7 hours.
8. Once equalizing is completed, the green light will
come on.
9. Remove the charger cord from the battery cord
and plug the battery cord back into the forklift.
Figure 3: The green light comes on once battery is
charged & the equalize button is pushed
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Owner: T. Dixon
Printed: 4/23/2013
Printed copies of this document are considered uncontrolled as of the time of printing.
Work Instructions
WI-12
LINC – Nissan Jackson Operations
Rapid Charge Batteries - Equalizing Instructions
Rapid Charge Battery Equalizing Instructions
Version: 1.0
Date: 3/18/13
Pictures
10. Check the water level light to ensure the light is
blinking green (Figure 4).
11. If the light is red, the battery requires water and
the Lead or Supervisor if notified (refer to “adding
water” instructions).
Water level light
12. All rapid charge units are inspected daily on pre-
shift checklists and each battery is equalized once a
week.
Figure 4: Blinking green Water Level light
indicates the battery is full and when the light is
red, it needs water
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Owner: T. Dixon
Printed: 4/23/2013
Printed copies of this document are considered uncontrolled as of the time of printing.