Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
Issue 3 December 1999 Operation and Maintenance 7 - 15
Check Battery Connections, continued
Cleaning Battery
Connections
Cleaning Battery Connections
Step Action
1
Clean the corroded post, intercell connectors, and terminal
details using a cloth dampened in a strong soda solution, then
wipe with a cloth dampened in clean water.
Notes:
Do not allow neutralizing solutions to enter the cell.
Electrolyte is considered to be Hazardous Waste. After
cleaning corroded areas, dispose of cleaning cloths according
to local, state, and federal regulations.
2
Replace damaged vent funnels.
3
Use a round, soft-bristled, bore brush to clean terminal post
bolt holes for intercell connectors.
DANGER
Bore brush rod and handle must be nonconductive. A
short circuit across both terminals or to ground can be
fatal.
4
Sand to a bright finish the sides of each terminal post to which
connections are made.
Note: Do not abrade the intercell connectors or the fastening
hardware.
5
Wipe the contact areas of intercell connectors and terminal
with a clean cloth and coat with NO-OX-ID A
®
special
compound.
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