Section 2. Safety Model 8210/8250 Maintenance Manual
Lead Acid Battery Safety
2-6 Publication: 1146945/001, Revised: 25 Sep 2018
Switch in the OFF position before disconnecting
the battery from the truck at the battery
connector. Do not break live circuits at the
battery terminals. A spark often occurs at the
point where a live circuit is broken.
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Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of the
battery. A short circuit or explosion could
result.
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Keep batteries clean. Corrosion causes shorts
to the frame and possibly sparks.
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Keep plugs, terminals, cables, and receptacles
in good condition to avoid shorts and sparks.
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Keep filler plugs firmly in position at all times
when not checking the electrolyte level, adding
to the cells, or checking the specific gravity.
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Make sure the vent holes in the filler plugs are
open to permit the gas to escape from the cells.
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