How to Remove an Industrial Lift Truck Battery
An industrial lift truck is commonly referred to as a forklift. This is an industrial piece of equipment designed to lift heavy objects. Removing a battery from a lift truck requires two forklifts and an extra person, known as a spotter.
Items Needed
- a second forklift
- plastic terminal covers
- heavy 3 foot chain with C-hooks on each end
- heavy wooden palette
- spotter
- Move your two industrial lift trucks into a large unobstructed area with plenty of space to maneuver in.
- Lower the fork on the truck that the battery will be removed from.
- Place the palette where you want the battery to be after removing it. Make sure it is located on a flat level surface.
- Turn off the engine of the forklift you are removing the battery from.
- Allow the engine to cool.
- Place the plastic terminal covers on the metal terminals of the battery you are removing. This will prevent any contact of the chain or hooks with the terminals.
- Unplug the cables that run from the forklift battery to the forklift itself.
- Look at the battery and find the openings on the sides of it. This is where your chain will go.
- Take the C-hooks on each end of the chain and place them in the battery openings you just located.
- Lower the fork on the operating forklift, and bring the two industrial lift trucks together.
- Place the chain over the forks as close as possible to the back of the forklift.
- Anchor the chain and make sure it is secure.
- Use the second forklift to lift the battery out.
- Check with your spotter to keep you informed on how the process is going.
- Drive the operating forklift to the palette and lower the battery down to rest on it.
- Disconnect the chain from the forklift.