Saturday, March 15, 2014
How to Clean a Forklift Battery
You can use a forklift in a warehouse or a farm to transport large, heavy goods. Some forklifts operate solely on battery power, and others are gas-powered and use batteries to power lights and to assist with turning the combustion engines. You may have to clean the forklifts battery from time to time if it has overflowed or has gotten dirty from mud or oil spilling on it.
Instructions
- 1
Remove the battery from its case using a screwdriver. Place the forklift battery on a pallet or on the floor. Put on gloves and keep them on during the entire cleaning process.
2Check for damage or cracks in the battery. Check whether the battery acid has overspilled from inside the battery. The acid is highly corrosive and conductive, and it should never get on outside surfaces.
3Mix 5 oz. baking soda with 1 gallon water in a bucket. Add more baking soda if the battery is heavily polluted with acid. The baking soda will neutralize the acids on the battery. Rinse the battery with the baking soda mix immediately after noticing that it has overspilled. Use plenty of water to completely dilute and wash off the overspilled acid.
4Brush the battery with a wire brush to remove any other dirt from the batterys surface. Rinse the battery once again with plenty of water to wash off any remaining dirt.
5Replace the battery into its case.
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