Multiquip SP2S20H20A - Manual (Page 42)

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MAINTENANCE
Battery Maintenance
Mishandling of the battery shortens the service life of the battery
and adds to maintenance cost. When handling the battery do the
following:
 Be careful not to let the battery electrolyte come in contact
with your body or clothing.
 Always wear eye protection and rubber gloves , since
the battery contains sulfuric acid which burns skin and eats
through clothing.
 Always check the battery terminals periodically to
ensure that they are in good condition.
 Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery
terminals.
 Always check battery for cracks or any other damage.
If white pattern appears inside the battery or paste
has accumulated at the bottom, replace the battery.
 If the pump will not be in operation for a long period
of time, store in cool dry place and check the battery
charge level every month to maintain the performance
of the battery.
 Check the battery regularly and make sure that each
electrolyte level is to the bottom of the vent well
(Figure 59). If necessary add only distilled water in a
well-ventilated area.
Figure 59. Battery Electrolyte Levels
Wear safety glasses or face mask , protective
clothes, and rubber gloves when working with
battery.
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Electrolyte is an acid and must be handled
with caution. Servicing instructions from the
electrolyte manufacturer must ALWAYS be
followed to ensure safety. Serious injury can
result from careless handling and
noncompliance to safety handling instructions.
Overfilling the battery may cause the
electrolyte to overflow resulting in corrosion
to nearby components. Immediately wash
off any spilled electrolyte (battery acid).
Additionally, when connecting the positive
(+) cable to the battery's positive (+)
terminal post, DO NOT allow contact of the wrench or any
metallic part to come in contact with the battery's negative
(-) terminal post. This may result in an electrical short circuit
or an explosion.
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