Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
Issue 3 December 1999 Installation 6 - 13
Vent Funnel Installation and Disposition of Vent Plugs
Procedure
DANGER
• Vent funnels with cracks, breaks, or other defects in the bayonet or
funnel stem below the gasket may increase the risk of explosion
during initial or boost charging above 2.30 volts. Replace defective
funnels before charging the cell.
• Insure that the tip of the funnel is completely submerged below the
electrolyte level to reduce the risk of explosion.
Vent Funnel Installation and Disposition of Vent Plugs
Step Action
1
Before initial charging, install the vent funnel in place of the
orange plug.
2
Rinse the orange plug in water before disposal.
3
Carefully examine the vent funnels for defects. If a defect is
noted, install a new vent funnel as soon as possible.
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