Action 13. Storage batteries
WARNING: Batteries contain sulphuric
acid, which causes severe burns when
getting onto open parts of the body. Be-
ware of the acid getting onto the skin, into
eyes and onto clothes. When the acid
gets onto external body parts, wash them
with plenty of pure water. In case of in-
gestion, drink plenty of water or milk. In
case of contact with the mucous mem -
brane of an eye, wash it with plenty of
water for 15 minutes and then call for
medical assistance. Do not allow spark of
flame getting into electrolyte zone; this
can result in explosion. Charge the bat -
teries in a ventilated room. When servic -
ing the batteries, put on protective gog -
g l es and gloves.
Keep the batteries dry and clean.
Make sure that the batteries are fixed reli -
ably. Prior removing the plug, clean the ad -
jacent surfaces.
Check the electrolyte level. It shall be
above the protective mesh by 12-15 mm
(or between the level marks on the battery
transparent body).
Prior to adding distilled water, check the
electrolyte density in each cell jar. If nec-
essary, add distilled water.
Check that terminals (2) and plugs (1) are
clean. If necessary grease the terminals
with technical petroleum jelly and clean the
vents in plugs (1).
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