15
Storage
Watering
Charging
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Add distilled water to cells
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Never add acid to cells this is dangerous
and will alter the chemistry
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Only add water to fully charged batteries.
Let the batteries cool down after charging
before adding water
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Add water to the maximum level indicator
• Do not overfill the batteries
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Batteries should be charged after every
use to ensure they are never stored in a
discharged condition
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If batteries are stored for extended
periods of time they should be charged
approximately every 6 weeks
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Lead-acid batteries DO NOT have a
memory affect (they do not need to be
fully discharged prior to charging)
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The charging cycle should always be
finished completely to ensure battery life
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If charging cycles have been cut off,
equalization should be done. Fully charge
the batteries and keep the charger powered
for at least 8 hours after the cycle.
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Batteries should be fully charged prior to
and during storage
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Never store discharged batteries
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Store batteries in a cool, dry place to
minimize self-discharge
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Recharge batteries prior to putting them
back into service to ensure they are fully
charged
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If the plates are exposed in discharged
batteries, add water to a level just above
the lead plates
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