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D. BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright.
2. Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries.
3. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries.
1. Maintenance Schedule:
This varies for different types of batteries.Always follow the instructions
supplied with your batteries.
Note: Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle or service batteries.
2. Adding Water: (Wet Cells Only)
• Wet-type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water lost due
to evaporation.
Note: use distilled water only.
• Check the battery fluid level about once a week.When you remove the
stoppers (on top of the battery) there should be one-eighth to one-quarter
of an inch of fluid above the internal plates. Do not overfill.
3. Corrosion:
Check battery terminals often for corrosion.
a. If corrosion is present, use a wire brush to clean the terminals.
Note: Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves.
b. Use baking soda to neutralize acid.
c. Use petroleum jelly to re-grease the terminals after connecting cable to
battery. (Completely cover the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip and any
exposed cable with jelly).
4. For Answers To Questions: Contact your supplier.
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