Battery Cleaning - E-Z-GO FLEET GOLF CAR Manual Del Propietário

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Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel
electrolyte and result in component damage.
A battery being charged will 'gas' with the majority of the
gassing taking place at the end of the charging cycle.
This gas is hydrogen which is lighter than air. Water and
sulfuric acid droplets will be carried out of the battery
vents by the hydrogen gas; however, this loss is minimal.
If the battery electrolyte level is too high, the electrolyte
will block the vent tube and the gas will force it out of the
vent tube and battery cap. The water will evaporate but
the sulfuric acid will remain where it can damage vehicle
components and the storage facility floor. Sulfuric acid
loss will weaken the concentration of acid within the elec-
trolyte and reduce the life of the battery.
Over the life of the battery, a considerable amount of
water is consumed. It is important that the water used be
pure and free of contaminants that could reduce the life
of the battery by reducing the chemical reaction. The
water must be distilled or purified by an efficient filtration
system. Water that is not distilled should be analyzed
and if required, filtration installed to permit the water to
meet the requirements of the water purity table (Ref Fig.
23 on page 20).
Impurity
Color................................................................................ Clear
Suspended ......................................................................Trace
Total Solids....................................................................... 100
Calcium & Magnesium Oxides .......................................... 40
Iron ..................................................................................... 5
Ammonia ............................................................................ 8
Organic & Volatile Matter .................................................. 50
Nitrites ................................................................................ 5
Nitrates .............................................................................. 10
Chloride .............................................................................. 5
Fig. 23 Water Purity Table
Even if the water is colorless, odorless, tasteless and fit
for drinking, the water should be analyzed to see that it
does not exceed the impurity levels specified in the table.
Automatic watering devices such as the one included in
the Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01) can be
used with an approved water source (Ref Fig. 24 on
page 20). These watering devices are fast and accurate
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to use and maintain the correct electrolyte level within
the battery cells.
The watering device should only be used if the electrolyte level
is less than 1/2" (13 mm) above top of plates.

Battery Cleaning

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To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery caps
(if equipped) are tightly installed.
To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor,
neutralize acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical compo-
nents while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Fig. 15 on page 14).
When cleaning the outside of batteries and terminals,
first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid will
move acid from the top of batteries to another area of the
vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the metal
structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally, con-
ductive residue will remain on the batteries and contrib-
ute to their self discharge.
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Watering gun similar to the type included in the
Battery Maintenance Kit
Valve consistently
fills to a
predetermined
Electrolyte
Level
Single Battery Cell
Pure Water
Ref Awg 1
Fig. 24 Automatic Watering Gun
level