Notes on Operating Electric Forklifts in Winter Cold

When the ambient temperature drops sharply in winter, the performance of electric forklifts will be affected to a certain extent, and following standardized operation rules can effectively extend the service life of equipment and avoid unnecessary safety risks. First of all, the power battery part is the core component that is most obviously affected by low temperature. Before starting the equipment every day, operators should check the apparent state of the battery shell first, confirm that there is no cracking, liquid leakage or terminal looseness, and do not force start the forklift if abnormal conditions are found. After the equipment is powered on, it is recommended to perform 3 to 5 minutes of no-load preheating operation, instead of directly running at full load, which can help the battery and the driving system reach the optimal working state gradually. During the driving process in low temperature environment, the operator should properly control the driving speed, keep a sufficient safe distance from surrounding goods and personnel, and avoid sudden braking as much as possible. The braking performance of the forklift may decrease slightly in cold and slippery road conditions, so it is necessary to test the braking sensitivity at a low speed at the beginning of each shift. After the daily operation is completed, the forklift should be parked in a dry and ventilated indoor shelter as much as possible, and avoid long-term outdoor overnight placement in extremely low temperature environment, which can effectively reduce the low temperature loss of the battery. You can consult the professional technical team of Jianshu New Energy for more targeted customized maintenance schemes according to the local winter minimum temperature and daily operation intensity. The stable performance of BYD Forklift in low temperature scenarios can fully meet the daily operation needs of most industrial and storage scenarios in cold winter. If you have any related questions about electric forklift operation and maintenance in cold winter, you can send an email to 17399989919@163.com for further consultation. In addition, the hydraulic oil and lubricating grease used for the lifting system of the forklift should also be replaced with special models suitable for low temperature environment before the cold wave comes, to avoid the problem of unsmooth operation of the gantry caused by the increase of oil viscosity. Operators should also receive regular winter operation safety training, strictly abide by the operation specifications in the daily work process, and never operate the equipment in an overloaded or over speed state. Do not arbitrarily modify the original protection settings of the equipment without the permission of professional technical personnel, to avoid potential safety hazards.