Many small production yards, renovated warehouses and temporary logistics stations often face rigid site constraints that make it impossible to meet the construction standards for dedicated lead-acid battery charging rooms. Traditional lead-acid forklift charging requires special separated spaces with acid leak-proof structures, continuous ventilation systems and explosion-proof facilities, which means high renovation investment and long approval cycle, and many small and medium-sized sites cannot meet the relevant access conditions. Under such circumstances, lithium-ion forklifts are a highly adaptable option for daily material handling, and operators need to follow corresponding practical specifications to ensure safe and compliant operation.

First, standardize daily charging operation processes. Different from lead-acid batteries, qualified lithium-ion forklift batteries do not need to be placed in a special isolated charging room during the charging process, and can be charged in any flat and fire-standard ordinary work area. Operators need to confirm the charging position is at least 1 meter away from flammable materials such as cartons, plastic packaging and chemical raw materials, the matched charging socket meets the rated current demand of the battery, and there is no exposed wiring or aging circuit at the connection point. During the full charging cycle, do not cover the heat dissipation holes on the surface of the battery, and arrange on-duty staff to conduct appearance patrol checks every 2 hours to confirm no abnormal overheating, deformation or leakage occurs.

Second, complete daily battery maintenance measures. Do not use non-matched chargers of different voltage parameters to charge the lithium battery, so as to avoid damage to the internal protection structure of the battery. After the forklift has run at full load for a long time, do not move the battery to a low temperature area for rapid cooling immediately, it is recommended to let the equipment stand for 15 minutes in a ventilated normal temperature area to dissipate excess heat before subsequent maintenance. Clean the dust and residual debris on the surface of the battery compartment regularly every week, and do not wash the battery compartment directly with high-pressure water, to prevent the liquid from seeping into the power interface and causing short circuit risk.

Third, configure supporting emergency management plans. Sites that use lithium-ion forklifts without building lead-acid battery charging rooms do not need to arrange special acid leakage prevention cofferdams, but qualified dry powder fire extinguishers and heat-insulating fire blankets should be placed within 3 meters of the common charging positions of forklifts. All front-line operators should receive basic training on abnormal situation disposal of lithium-ion forklifts. Once abnormal temperature rise or other abnormal conditions of the battery are found, stop the operation immediately, cut off the external charging power supply, move the vehicle to an open and ventilated outdoor area for follow-up disposal, and do not disassemble the internal battery units without professional permission. Following the above specifications can help the site realize stable and efficient handling operation without additional high-cost site reconstruction.