Acquiring a new battery When acquiring a battery for the truck, take the following sections of standard EN 1175-1 into consideration: • •
5.1 Traction batteries (includes the requirements for the protective cover of the battery case, ventilation and interior surface treatment) 7.4 Minimum markings (includes the requirements for the truck battery plate).
The battery plate should give at least the following information: • • • • • •
Manufacturer Type Serial number Nominal voltage Capacity (Ah / 5h) Service weight.
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