Crown Narrow-Aisle Reach Trucks SR 5200: Battery Maintenance

Removing the battery for service

• Retract the mast all the way, and lower the forks.

• Push down on the battery lever. The battery is now connected to the mast.

• Fully extend the mast. The battery will move with the mast.

• Switch off the truck and remove the key.

• Disconnect the battery from the truck.

CHARGING YOUR BATTERY

• Connect the battery to the proper charger

• Follow the directions on the battery and the battery charger.

• Loosen the battery retainer clamp. Lift and remove the retainer.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. You could cause a spark or do damage to the battery. Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery, make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck’s battery compartment. Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.

• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on, or remove it from, the truck or a stand. Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

• When replacing the battery, make certain you use the correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized battery installed.

• Replace the battery retainer and tighten the retainer clamp.

RETURNING YOUR BATTERY

• Connect the battery to the truck.

• Fully retract the mast, moving the battery into the battery compartment. You should hear the battery latch unhook.

• Extend the mast and make certain the battery remains in the battery compartment.

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF. Disconnect the battery. Check that all controls are in neutral.

• Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized battery installed.

• Use a roller stand to install or remove a battery. Make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck's battery compartment. Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery. Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on, or to remove it from a stand. Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery

AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY

• Replace the battery retainer. Make certain the retainers on both sides of the truck are in place.

• Check that the battery retainers are properly adjusted to prevent the battery from shifting.

• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check truck operation.