Service and Maintenance: The Keys to Forklift Efficiency - Catalog - Page 15
BATTERY WATERING
process. Some of these options connect directly
to the battery with a system of hoses and filler
valves that enable single connection watering for
a multi-cell battery. These systems automatically
fill each cell to the correct level without having to
check the cells individually. This also eliminates
the removal of filler caps, which reduces
exposure to harmful vapors and battery acids.
In operations with lead-acid batteries, most
anyone will tell you that the most challenging
part of battery care is keeping each battery
cell properly watered. It can be messy, timeconsuming, tedious and even a bit dangerous.
Unsurprisingly, improper watering is a primary
cause of premature lead-acid battery loss
of capacity and a need for replacement.
Consequently, in addition to a disciplined
charging schedule, it is equally important to
maintain a disciplined watering schedule that
ensures each battery is filled to the proper level.
For a large operation, these systems offer
more than just safety and convenience. They
help save time and simplify service labor
requirements and can pay for themselves
many times over by extending battery life and
reducing replacement expenses.
Thankfully, there are battery care options
available that can help streamline the watering
13
