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Jun 28
Generating Sets Preventive Maintenance Scheme
A typical preventive maintenance scheme in Generating sets, so as to ensure correct operation and optimal performance, includes the following actions: Technical inspection and checking of the generating set and its installation room in order to identify if the conditions of operation are according to standards. More specifically: Liquid Leakages (coolant liquid, oil, fuel) Gas …
Jun 26
Forklift Battery Troubleshooting (Part 5) – Electrolyte Problems
Key issue: Low Electrolyte Level / High Water Consumption Cause: Leaking cell jar Solution: Replace cell Cause: Overcharging Solution: Check charger Cause: Shorted cells Solution: Identify and replace Cause: Neglect of topping up Solution: Top up the battery Cause: High temperatures (charging / operating) Solution: Charge the battery in cooler location Cause: Battery at the end of its life Solution: Replace the battery …
Jun 25
Forklift Battery Troubleshooting (Part 4) – Battery Overheating during Charge
Key issue: Battery overheats on charging Cause: Incorrect charger settings Solution: Check the charger parameters Cause: Poor ventilation Solution: Open battery cover and use fan while charging Cause: Shorted cells Solution: Identify shorted cells, replace Cause: Low electrolyte level (Possible loss of capacity) Solution: Top up with water Cause: Sulphated battery Solution: Perform desulfation routine on the battery. (Extended charges with low charge …
Jun 22
Forklift Battery Troubleshooting (Part 3) – Irregular Voltage & Electrolyte Density Problems
Key Issue: Uneven voltages and electrolyte densities Cause: Regular overdischarging Solution: Do not discharge the battery below 80% DOD Cause: Neglect of equalizing Solution: Give the battery an equalizing charge on a weekly basis Cause: Dirty battery top (External shorts) Solution: Clean, wipe dry after charging Cause: Internal shorts Solution: Check cells for short circuits if the battery …