As electric forklifts are widely applied in warehousing, manufacturing, ports and logistics distribution scenarios, the standardized construction and operation of supporting charging stations have become a core link to guarantee stable industrial operation. Non-compliant charging station settings and improper operation will easily lead to hidden dangers such as electric leakage, battery overheating and even fire accidents, so relevant personnel need to strictly abide by corresponding safety requirements from multiple dimensions.

The first category is site layout and environmental safety requirements. The charging station area should be independently planned in a well-ventilated open space, far away from flammable and explosive materials, high-temperature heat sources and dense personnel activity areas. The ground of the charging area should be treated with anti-slip and electrolyte corrosion resistant materials, and sufficient fire-fighting equipment matching the electric fire scenario should be placed in obvious and easy-to-reach positions. It is necessary to reserve no less than 1.2 meters of unobstructed passage between every two charging positions, no operation line can occupy the fire passage, and obvious safety warning signs should be set around the closed charging area to restrict unrelated non-working personnel from entering without authorization.

The second category is charging equipment and operation safety requirements. All personnel engaged in electric forklift charging operations must receive professional systematic training before taking up their posts, and can only carry out related operations after passing the assessment. Before starting charging, the operator should first check the appearance of the forklift battery for cracks, leakage and deformation, and check whether the charging cable and interface are aged, worn or loose. It is strictly forbidden to mix charging connectors of different specifications, and the charging parameter setting should be completely matched with the battery configuration of the corresponding electric forklift. During the whole charging process, special personnel should be arranged for regular patrol inspection, and the power supply should be cut off immediately for disposal once abnormal conditions such as abnormal rise of battery temperature are found.

The third category is daily management and emergency response safety requirements. Enterprises need to establish a complete regular inspection account for charging stations, regularly detect and calibrate the overcharge, overcurrent and over-temperature protection modules of all charging equipment, and eliminate potential equipment failures in time. The management team should organize no less than one targeted emergency drill for charging safety every quarter, so that all relevant personnel can master the correct emergency disposal process. If you need a full set of customized guidance for electric forklift operation and charging station compliance construction, we are Jianshu New Energy, focusing on BYD electric forklifts, you can send emails to [email protected] for professional support services.