Battery Maintenance - Clarke 00310S Operator's Manual

How To Prepare the Machine For Operation

Battery Maintenance

The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries.
Storage batteries need preventative maintenance.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always
wear eye protection and protective clothing when
working near batteries. NO SMOKING!
To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these instructions:
1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct level is between
1/4" (1/2 cm) below the bottom of the tube in each cell and above the
tops of the plates. Check the level of the electrolyte each time you
charge the batteries (see fi gure 4).
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the batteries. Be sure
the plates in each cell are covered with electrolyte before charging. Do
not top off the cells prior to charging the battery. Electrolyte expands
during charging. As a result, the electrolyte could overfl ow from the
cells. Always top off the cells with distilled water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to the batteries if
electrolyte does not cover the plates. Keep the
electrolyte at the correct level.
CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge across the tops
of the batteries can occur if the batteries are over
fi lled. Do not fi ll the batteries up to the bottom
of the tube in each cell. Wipe any acid from the
machine or the tops of the batteries. Never add
acid to a battery after installation.
CAUTION: Batteries must be refi lled with distilled water only.
Do not use tap water as it may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
2. Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry. Keep the terminals and
connectors clean. To clean the top of the batteries, use a damp cloth
with a weak solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution. To
clean the terminals and connectors, use a terminal and connector clean-
ing tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into the
batteries.
3. Keep the batteries charged.
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Figure 4
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