Alpha Technologies USM2.5 Status Monitoring Module - Manual (Page 8)

Safety
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Maintenance Guidelines
The battery maintenance instructions listed below are for reference only. Battery manufacturer’s
instructions for transportation, installation, storage or maintenance take precedence over these
instructions.
• To prevent damage inspect batteries every 3 months for:
-Signs of battery cracking, leaking or swelling. The battery should be replaced
immediately by authorized personnel using a battery of the identical type and rating.
-Signs of battery cable damage. Battery cable should be replaced immediately by
Authorized Personnel using replacement parts specified by vendor.
-Loose battery connection hardware. Refer to battery manufacturer’s documentation
for the correct torque and connection hardware for the application.
• Apply battery manufacturer’s specified antioxidant compound on all exposed connections.
• Verify battery terminals and/or exposed connection hardware has not shifted within 2
inches of a conductive surface. Reposition batteries as necessary to maintain adequate
clearance.
• Clean up any electrolyte (battery emission) in accordance with all federal, state, and local
regulations or codes.
Recycling and Disposal Instructions
Spent or damaged batteries are considered environmentally unsafe. Always recycle used
batteries or dispose of the batteries in accordance with all federal, state and local
regulations.