Linde T 16 - Checking the Condition of the Battery Cables; Terminals and Connector; Cleaning the Battery and Battery Compartment

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Cleaning the battery and battery compart-
ment
CAUTION
This is a delicate operation, and requires the
wearing of gloves, goggles and acid-resistant
clothing.
Observe the precautions stipulated in the preceding
chapters. Do not dispose of acid-polluted washing water
in drains.
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied
with the battery.
Battery in unsealed box
-
Chec
k for tr
aces o
f sul
phat
ion i
n the bo
x and on t
he
chassis.
-
If sulp
hation
is mil
d, it
is suff
icient
to cle
an the
upper
surface of the cells with a damp cloth.
-
In the c
ase of he
avi
er sul
phat
ion
, it is nec
essa
ry to
remove the battery, pressure-wash it and clean the
chassis.
Checking the condition of battery cables,
terminals and connector
-
Check t
hat ca
ble in
sulatio
n is
undamag
ed, an
d that
the
connections show no sign of overheating.
-
Check
that
the +
and -
batter
y term
inal p
illars
are no
t
sulphated (indicated by the presence of a white salt-like
deposit).
-
Check
the co
nditio
n of
the c
onnecto
r cont
acts,
and t
he
presence of the locating pin.
ATTENTION
Failure to observe the above procedures may
result in serious damage. Please contact your
local representative as quickly as possible to
remedy any such damage.
Maintenance
Maintenanc
e as
required
Battery in sealed box
-
Check t
hat the
re is no
electro
lyte in
the bo
ttom o
f the b
ox
by connecting the suction bulb supplied with the battery
to the plastic plunge tube.
-
Pum
p out any el
ect
roly
te whi
ch may ha
ve over
flo
wed
between the cells.
-
Clean
the up
per surf
ace of
the ce
lls wit
h a da
mp clo
th.
ATTENTION
In the event of heavy sulphation or substantial
electrolyte overflow, please contact your local
representative.
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