Battery and Charger
MERGE 11-4
Chapter 11
Fig 11-5: Schematic diagram of electric vehicle battery
4. Inspect and clean the battery support and hold-down gear. The nuts and bolts on the hold-down
gear may rust. Therefore, it is suggested that they are cleaned on a regular basis, and be replaced
when necessary.
5. Mount the battery in the right direction (see Fig 11-5). Mount the battery hold-down gear. The
hold-down gear must be sufficiently tight to secure the battery when the electric vehicle is in
operation to such a degree that the battery enclosure is not cracked or bent. Tighten the hold-down
bolts with 40 in-lb (4.5N
·
m) torque.
6. Mount the wires in the right order (see Fig 11-5). At last, connect the negative terminal of the battery
pack. Ensure all the wires are in good connection. Tighten with 110 in-lb (12.4N
·
m) torque. Apply
terminal protection oil to all connecting terminals to minimize the potential corrosion.
7. Fully charge the battery before use. In this way, the battery can be ensured to have been fully
charged before use, and the electric quantity of the battery compartment is balanced.
Battery maintenance
Preventative maintenance
To maintain the battery in good working order, please take the following procedures regularly:
1. The rust and dirt on or around the battery should be cleaned immediately. The terminal joints should
be cleaned and secured. Replace the aged or worn wires. Apply the terminal protection oil to all the
connecting terminals after all cables are connected to prevent future corrosion.
2. The battery should remain clean and rust-free. Clean the battery top and connecting terminal with
sodium bicarbonate and water solution (one gallon (3.8L) water is mixed with 1 glass (237mL) of
sodium bicarbonate). Clean the solution with fresh water. The solution should be prevented from
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