Minuteman E24 - 12.1 Maintaining Wet Lead Acid Batteries

12.1 Batteries
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6. Keep all the battery cable connections tight.
7. Keep all the battery posts and cables clean. Clean the battery cases
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that neutralizes the acid. Spray the cases with a water displacement
chemical or a silicone. This will help break the flow of current across
the case and reduce the discharge rate .
Note: The electrolyte on the surface of the case can cause:
A. The batteries to discharge faster even while sitting and have a shorter
run time.
B. The battery charger to stay on for extended periods. Thus causing an
over charge condition and shortening the life of the batteries.
C. Never leave batteries in a discharged state for long period of time.
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