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2014 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer
Electrical Systems - 8
Battery Tools:
A few simple hand tools are required to work
on the batteries and should be kept aside for
working on batteries only.
Wear old clothes. Clothing is easily
damaged when in contact with
batteries.
Wear thick rubber gloves that are
solvent and thinner proof.
Keep a ½" box-end wrench, wire brush
and pair of adjustable pliers separate
from other tools.
Safety Precautions:
Working on batteries requires a few safety
procedures:
Never short battery terminals or
cables with anything metallic to “test”
batteries for power.
Wear safety glasses. Even a small
amount of corrosion or acid can be
very painful and harmful to the eyes.
When wire brushing terminals, work
the brush in one direction away from
you. Avoid contacting opposite polarity
terminals. Avoid breathing the powder.
A particle mask can be helpful.
WARNING:
Sulfuric acid in the batteries can
cause severe injury or death. Sulfuric
acid can cause permanent damage
to eyes, burn skin and eat holes in
clothing. Always wear splash-proof
safety goggles when working around
the battery. If the battery electrolyte
is splashed in the eyes, or on skin,
immediately flush the affected area
for 15 minutes with large quantities
of clean water. In case of eye contact,
seek immediate medical aid. Never
add acid to a battery once the battery
has been placed in service. Doing so
may result in hazardous splattering of
electrolyte.
Before performing major maintenance
procedures, draw a diagram of how the
batteries fit in the tray and the relative location
of the positive and negative terminals. Draw
a diagram of cable routing, polarity and how
the cables attach to the batteries. Mark all
cables positive and negative respectively. One
misplaced cable can have disastrous results.
Before removing any cables, stop all charging
or discharging current.
Testing the Battery
A battery can be tested and/or monitored
several ways. The monitor panel will indicate
battery voltage providing an approximate
indication of the state of charge of the battery.
Battery Tools
070223
030816b
Hydrometer (cylinder type)
shown testing LLA type
battery.
GREY BLACK WATER
FRESH
030856i
Monitor Panel
070224
Battery
hydrometer
