Battery
© BT 237077-040
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During charging
• After approximately ten minutes make sure that the ammeter
indicates a normal reading and that the control lamp is on.
After charging
• Make sure that the ammeter indicates an insignificant or no
reading and that maintenance charge lamp is on, if fitted.
• Switch off the battery charger.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the permanently fitted
battery connector.
CAUTION
Risk of short-circuiting.
The terminals can otherwise be damaged inside and result in a
subsequent short-circuit.
Do not pull the cables to disconnect from the charger.
Battery maintenance
Carry out battery maintenance after recharging:
WARNING!
Corrosive acid.
The battery fluid contains sulphuric acid. Fluid spilt on the skin
should be rinsed off immediately. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
If the fluid has come into contact with the eyes, wash the eyes
immediately using an eye shower, contact a doctor.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE
GLOVES WHEN CHECKING THE BATTERY!
Each week:
• Remove all cell caps. Note: This does not apply to batteries
with level caps or central filling.
• Check the fluid level in the cells and note any cells that con-
sume more than a normal amount of fluid.
• Fill using distilled water. The fluid level should be 10 - 15 mm
above the cell plates.
• Refit all of the cell caps.
• Rinse off and dry the battery.
• Suck up the fluid through the pipe that juts out between the
cells on the battery.
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