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Before leaving the machine, please check carefully, that all connections are
properly made and that the charger is switched on. Many batteries have
been damaged prematurely because something has been overlooked.
Please read the operating instructions of the type of charger in use with
you.
- Secure seating of the post terminals on the cables, that join the
batteries together.
Loose battery post terminals are dangerous because a layer builds up that
hinders the flow of electricity. When recharging the batteries, full electrical
charge cannot flow, the batteries will not become fully charged and are
therefore damaged prematurely. Should you find loose post terminals,
please do not simply tighten them, but remove them, clean the post and the
terminal inside and out, smear with battery grease and refit tightly.
- Run-in instruction
Note that brand-new batteries need a running-in period and thus can not
yet supply full power during the first 8 - 10 discharges. Therefore, the
machine should be kept off heavy duty jobs during that time.
Should you have any further questions about the handling of your battery
machine, please call our nearest office or agency.
- *Never let the batteries get dry.
The electrolyte must cover the cell plates at all times, it should be at least
5/8 ths of an inch over the plates. Cell plates that are continuously dry or
part dry, build up a layer that prevents the cells from charging, rendering
the battery useless within a short time.
- *Never overfill the batteries.
Too much electrolyte is as bad as too less. Only top up to approx. 5/8 ths of
an inch above the cell plates.
Important in breaching with battery acid - corrosive!
- *Always top up the batteries with distilled water, never acid.
The only thing that vaporises when the batteries are warm, is the distilled
water, therefore it is only necessary to top up with distilled water. Topping
up with acid, makes the electrolyte too strong, and causes corrosion on the
cell plates.
Important in breaching with battery acid - corrosive!
*this does not apply to maintenance-free batteries
