ANTARION INTELLIGENT 4A, Important Safety Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year, especially 
during the winter months. In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is redu-

wipers and lights are all draining power. It is at this time that batteries have to be at 
peak power. If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can 
cause problems and a possible breakdown.

Listed are some helpful hints on how to keep your battery healthy in conjunction with 
your Battery Charger.

Faulty Cells

Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get 

battery.

ONLY for NOT sealed batteries: 

Take hydrometer readings from each cell in the battery. If one reading is lower than 
the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. If necessary, get an Auto-Electrician to 
check your battery. One faulty cell is enough to ruin your battery.
It is pointless to continue using it and you would be better getting a new one.

Care

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nections on your battery terminals. It is important to maintain the leads on a regular 
basis. Do this by removing the leads from the battery, clean the inside of each con-
nector and terminal posts on the battery, smear the terminal posts and connectors 

It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates.

When topping up do not use tap water. Always use distilled or de-ionized water. It 
is important to keep the acid level up. If necessary have it checked by your garage.

Checking the condition of your battery (ONLY for NOT sealed batteries)

Using a hydrometer, which can be purchased, from most motor accessory stores, 

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