Crown 55FCTT-188:
trying to convert to Lithium

Guys, I am trying to convert to 36V equivalent Lithium Battery it runs about 2Volts above typical lead acid. The forklift throws a wrench code 15 at me. I think its low battery voltage. But could also mean battery voltage too high? How do i adjust the expected battery voltage?
sorry "50FCTT-188"
  • Posted 11 Aug 2021 06:15
  • Modified 12 Aug 2021 02:38 by poster
  • Discussion started by DCplasma
  • Texas, United States
Showing items 1 - 6 of 6 results.
You can use a lithium battery to replace the original lead acid battery. But when you replace it, please pay attention to the weight of lithium battery. And usually the voltage of LiFePO4 battery is 38.4V to replace the lead acid 36V batteries.
  • Posted 8 Oct 2023 19:25
  • Reply by Fiona_Han
  • China
code 15 and code 16 often get confused by the ev100 card
you may be able to drop some resistors into the control circuitry to allow the card to see expected values
can't remember which connections were the bdi inputs
  • Posted 27 Aug 2021 17:11
  • Reply by crownie
  • Victoria, Australia
According to Crown specs, your truck is a 48v truck. I highly doubt that you can just simply install a lower voltage battery and a Lithium One, at that. You should call Crown and ask for tech support. I'm not going to tell you to try something that in my 13 yrs of lift truck tech experience have never seen before.
  • Posted 12 Aug 2021 04:07
  • Reply by 1CrownTech
  • Washington, United States
1crowntechnician@gmail.com
Model 50FCTT-188 serial 1A110012
  • Posted 12 Aug 2021 02:39
  • Modified 12 Aug 2021 02:40 by poster
  • Reply by DCplasma
  • Texas, United States
Code 15 Low Battery Volts
  • Posted 11 Aug 2021 19:39
  • Modified 12 Aug 2021 06:09 by poster
  • Reply by LaGrange
  • Missouri, United States
Strong in mind, Strong in Health.
I've not heard of anyone trying to install a lithium battery into an old truck. What is the serial number? If it is an older truck and without access modules I don't think you can do that. The newer trucks have software updates that allow you to configure the truck for lithium ion.
  • Posted 11 Aug 2021 12:02
  • Reply by 1CrownTech
  • Washington, United States
1crowntechnician@gmail.com

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction.com accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to the rules. Click here for more information.

Having trouble using the Discussion Forums? Contact us for help.

SMV (Konecranes) 33-1200C
Balling, Denmark
Used - Sale
Toplift Ferrari TFC36-48
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Used - Sale
USD1
Upcoming industry events …
May 21-22, 2025 - Melbourne, Australia
June 3-4, 2025 - Warwickshire, United Kingdom
July 9-10, 2025 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Movers & Shakers
Keith Hainer Keith Hainer
president, Matrix Design Group
CEO, Flux Power
CEO, Interroll
Board member, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub
Latest job alerts …
Ottawa, IL, United States
St. Louis, MO, United States
Ft-Myers Florida, United States
Evansville, IN, United States

PREMIUM business

Tailift Material Handling USA Inc
Part of Toyota Industries Group - Leading manufacturer of High-quality machines.
Movers & Shakers
Keith Hainer Keith Hainer
president, Matrix Design Group
CEO, Flux Power
CEO, Interroll
Board member, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub

PREMIUM business

Tailift Material Handling USA Inc
Part of Toyota Industries Group - Leading manufacturer of High-quality machines.
Fact of the week
The now-ubiquitous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' phrase was coined by the British government in 1939 to encourage its citizens to stay strong. Posters with the slogan were printed but never officially issued and only unearthed in 2000.