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Repair or replace batteries when capacity has fallen below 80% of its rated capacity. Continuing to operate a bad battery can damage a truck's electric motor and electronics. Failing batteries also require recharging more frequently, wasting hundreds or thousands of dollars in energy per year, depending on the size of your fleet. For more information on maintenance, contact the forklift service Aurora, IL relies on. 

Industrial batteries are typically designed to last at least 1,500 charge cycles over a 5- to 15-year period. Every time you charge a battery, regardless of how long, it counts as a charge cycle. The less you charge the battery, the longer it should last. Wait until your battery is 80% discharged before you charge it. Allow the battery to charge for the full cycle -- typically 8 hours -- and then allow the battery to cool down for 8 hours before putting back into service. This will help increase the lifespan of your battery. For more information about battery life, contact the forklift service Aurora, IL depends on. 

Your electric truck has three main components to make it work: the truck, the battery, and the charger. We recommend a regular maintenance program on each of these to ensure the sustainability and proper function of your truck. A few key things to remember are to:

• Keep all moving parts well lubricated
• Check fluid levels regularly
• Keep your forklift charged or fueled
• Keep truck gauges functioning properly
• Keep tires in good shape

Contact us today to discuss our Planned Maintenance program and how our forklift service in Aurora, IL can save you time and money.

OSHA requires training for operators at least once every three years. In addition, refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when: 

• The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner
• The operator has been involved in an accident or a near-miss accident 
• The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that they are not operating the truck safely
• The operator is assigned to a different type of truck
• A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect the safe operation of the truck

Whether you own a fleet or are using a forklift rental in Aurora, IL, always ensure your operators are properly trained.