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5 Removing and installing the battery

The truck must be parked on level ground. To prevent short-circuits, batteries with ex-

posed poles or cell connectors must be covered using a rubber mat. Place the battery

connector or the battery cable, respectively, in such a way that they will not catch be-

hind any truck protrusions when the battery is withdrawn.

When transporting batteries with the aid of a crane, ensure that the crane is of ade-

quate capacity (the battery weight is indicated on the battery identification plate at the

battery trough). The lifting gear must pull in a vertical direction to prevent damage to

the battery trough. The lifting gear hooks must be secured to the attachment points

(7) of the battery in such a way that the lifting gear, when slack, cannot collapse on

the battery cells.

– Expose the battery (refer to section 3).

– Lift the battery locking mechanism (5) and remove it.

– Withdraw the battery connector (3).

– Lift the battery carefully and slowly out of the truck using lifting gear or pull the bat-

tery laterally onto the battery exchange trolley (o).

Heed the operating instructions of the manufacturer of the battery exchange trolley!

Installation is in the reverse order of operations. When reinstalling the battery, heed

the required installation position and make sure the battery is connected correctly.

After reinstallation of the battery, visually check all leads and connectors for damage.

Ensure that the battery is firmly secured in the truck to prevent any damage caused

by sudden movements of the truck. The battery hood must be securely locked.