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In these training courses, we focus both on forklifts and mobile elevating work platforms. The training courses marked with the IPAF logo are IPAF-approved. CAP points can be obtained for all IPAF-accredited courses. For each training day, you will receive 0.5 CAP point when you pass the theoretical test.
TARGET GROUP
- Engineers who work with electric machines.
- Engineers who want to acquire a decent knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of lead-acid traction batteries and their chargers.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
A prior knowledge of AC/DC motors or equivalent level of experience is required.
GOAL
- To be able to understand the operating principle of batteries and chargers.
- To be able to check and run a diagnostic test of batteries and chargers by means of a hydrometer and multimeter.
- To match the correct charger to a battery and set them up correctly.
- To install and calibrate a conventional charger (Energic Plus).
CONTENT
Batteries
- What are voltage and current?
- Types of batteries and their application
- Traction cell
- Composition
- Functioning
- Maintenance
- Control procedure with a multimeter and hydrometer
- Result analysis
Battery chargers
- Compatibility and settings
- Conventional versus high-frequency
- Charging curves
- Options
- Battery maintenance
Safety and risks
DURATION
1 day
TO BRING
- Working clothes
- Safety shoes
- Safety glasses
- Acid-resistant gloves
CERTIFICATE
A certificate is issued once the training has been completed.
PRACTICAL INFO
This classroom training will take place at TVH UK Ltd in Kidderminster on 19 October 2021.
More information on location, payment and registration can be found on below registration form.
Click the below link, fill in the necessary details in the form, save the PDF and forward the completed form to [email protected].
email: [email protected]
+32 56 43 44 38