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MAINTENANCE
102 AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A]
10.4 - Battery
DANGER
To avoid the risk of explosion of the
batteries:
a) Keep sparks, free flames and cigarettes away
from the top of the batteries because the
gases that they can produce are highly
flammable.
b) Do not charge damaged batteries.
c) Do not charge a hot battery.
DANGER
Batteries contain highly polluting
substances that must not be dispersed in
the environment.
Dead, old, damaged, batteries etc. must be
properly disposed of.
DANGER
The battery contains sulfuric acid
electrolyte which is a corrosive substance
and must be treated with caution because
it can cause poisoning and severe burns.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
ATTENTION
Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety
glasses. In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical attention. If swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately.
• Do not overturn or tilt the battery as acid could
come out.
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and
always disconnect the power before removing
the terminals.
• To check the charge status always use a voltmeter
or a densimeter. If it is necessary to check the
electrolyte level, use a flashlight, never a flame.
• Never place a metal object between the terminals
to check the battery charge.
• Do not generate sparks with the cable terminals
while charging the battery or starting the engine
of the vehicle with an auxiliary battery.
• Check that the vent caps or covers are fitted
correctly and firmly.
• Clean the top of the battery, check that the
terminals are tight and cover them with a thin
layer of petroleum jelly.
• In case of frozen battery this should be stored in a
warm place to defrost. Do not use and do not
recharge it: risk of explosion.
• In normal conditions the battery is kept charged
by the alternator of the vehicle. If this becomes
completely exhausted due to prolonged disuse or
because at the end of its life the alternator looses
its capacity to "regenerate". The battery must be
replaced and recharged using a special battery
charger tool.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance on the
vehicle, disconnect the power supply to the
electric circuit of the machine by pressing the
battery cut-off switch.
10.4.1 - Low maintenance batteries
The low-maintenance batteries have been studied to
avoid maintenance interventions in ordinary and
normal use of the battery. In case of discharge check
the electrolyte level. For technical specifications
contact the supplier or the manufacturer.
10.4.2 - "Zero" maintenance batteries
They are batteries that do not allow maintenance
intervention.
When the battery is discharged it must be replaced.
For technical specifications contact the supplier or the
manufacturer.
DANGER
Do not carry out maintenance or recovery
operations on "zero" maintenance batteries.
10.4.3 - Battery: Instructions for
recharging
• A battery is fully charged if at constant
temperature the density of the electrolyte and the
measured voltage at the poles does not increased
within 2 hours.
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