4.2 Operation
4.2.1 Commissioning unfilled batteries
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The operations required must be carried out by the manufacturer's customer service
department or a customer service organisation authorised by the manufacturer.
4.2.2 Commissioning filled and charged batteries
Battery cell cross section Top view of a battery cell
Checks and operations to be performed before starting daily work
Procedure
• Make sure the battery is in physically good condition.
• Make sure the terminals are correct (positive to positive and negative to negative)
and check that contacts on the battery terminal conducting system are secure.
• Check the M10 terminal screws of the conductors and connectors are secure and
if necessary torque to 23 ±1 Nm.
• Charge the battery, see page 216.
• Check the electrolyte level of each battery cell after charging and top up if
necessary:
• Open the plug (122).
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The electrolyte level should not be less than the "Min" electrolyte marking (123)
and must not exceed the "Max" (124) marking.
• If necessary, add electrolyte with pure water up to the "Max" electrolyte level
marking (124), see page 218.
• Close the plug (122).
The test is now complete.
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