Most battery damage happens when they are charging. Many operators believe in "opportunity charging," which means plugging the machine in during a 30-minute lunch break.
However, this can actually shorten the life of lead-acid batteries by making them hotter and counting cycles too soon. To keep the Scissor Lift Battery in good shape, you need to set up a strict charging schedule.
Finish the Cycle: Before disconnecting, make sure the battery is fully charged. Modern smart chargers have three steps (Bulk, Absorption, and Finish) that help desulfate the plates.
Avoid Deep Discharge: Don't let your battery level drop below 20% to avoid deep discharge. When you discharge a battery to "dead," it causes "deep sulfation," which hardens on the lead plates and makes the battery less powerful for good.
Ventilation is important: When lead-acid batteries are almost full, they let out hydrogen gas. Always charge in a place with good air flow to keep flammable gases from building up.
