Battery Sheet

Battery Maintenance Information Supplied By Carts Plus

Inspection: Suggested Equipment: Distilled Water, Googles & Rubber gloves. Always wear protective clothing when handling batteries

Inspection Guide Lines:

Look for cracks in the container

  • The top of batteries, post and conections should be clean, free of dir, fluids & corrosion. If batteries are dirty, refer to Cleaning section for proper cleaning procedures.
  • Repair or replace any damaged batteries.
  • Any fluids on or around the batteries may bean indication that electrolyte is spilling, leaching or leaking out.
  • Leaking batteries must be repaired or replaced.

Check all Battery cables and their connections:

  • Look closely for loose or damaged parts.
  • Battery cables should be intact, broken or frayed cables can be extremely hazardous.
  • Replace any cable that looks suspicious.

Tighten wiring connections with proper specifications. Make certain of good contact with the terminals:

Specification: LPT - 95- 105 in-lbs Requires special inch/ pound torque wrench. WARNING: Do not overtighten terminals. Doing so can result in post breakage, post meltdown or fire.

WATERING:

  • Plates must be covered BEFORE charging, do not let plates be expos«l to air.
  • Do not top up batteries until AFTER charging, too full can cause corrosive damage.
  • Use distilled or deionized water ONLY, do not use high mineral content water.
  • Avoid contact with battery water/acid as it can damage material and burn skin.
  • Step one: Open vent caps and look inside the fill wells before charging.
  • Step two: Check electrolyte level, minimum level is at the top of the plates.
  • Step Three: Add just enough water to cover the plates at this time.
  • Step Four: Put batteries on complete charge before adding water.
  • Step Five: Once charging is complete, open vent caps and look inside the wells.
  • Step Six: Add water so level is 1/8" below bottom of fill well.
  • Step Seven: Check the water/acid level using wooden popsicle stick as a dip stick.
  • Step Eight: Clean, replace and tighten all vent caps.

CLEANING:

  • Check all vent caps are tightly in place
  • Clean tops of batteries with cloth, brush and a solution of baking soda and water
  • When cleaning do not allow any cleaning solution or foreign matter inside batteries
  • Rinse with water and dry with cloth.

Note: Batteries should be charged/discharged TWICE A YEAR MI NIMUM. If you have any additional questions please call: (778) 753-5517 or toll free 1 (866) 886-6893

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