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BATTERY INFORMATION
Your eTuk’s battery is one of the major
components of the vehicle. It gives you the
energy to get wehere you need to go. If you
can rely on your battery, you can rely on your
vehicle.
To keep your battery in the best condition you
need to take good care of it. Following some
basic maintenance rules keeps your battery
in good shape and increases its lifetime.
These rules have been set up by the battery
manufacturer*. Not following them will void
battery warranty
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All battery maintenance, exept for cleaning
and watering, should be done by an
authorised service mechanic. Always wear
protective clothing, gloves and goggles
when handling batteries
Battery health
Safety
Inspection & Cleaning
• Keep flames, sparks or metal objects away
from batteries (use insulated tools)
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Neutralize acid spills with baking soda
immediately
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Charge with vent caps securely in place
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Provide proper ventilation during charging
to prevent explosive gas build up.
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Keep batteries clean and dry
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Check that all vent caps are tight
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Check that all connections are tight (see
recommended torque values)
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Use a solution of baking soda and water to
clean if there is acid residue on batteries
or corrosion on the terminals
•
Terminal protectors or protectant spray
can be applied to reduce corrosion
