SAFT
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1606-l
CLEANING
1. Liqht cleaninq
- If a clean filtered supply of compressed air is available, do this
procedure to easily and quickly clean the cells: blow with much force
across the tops of the cells to remove all dust and mineral salts from
the box.
- To prevent short-circuits,
use a rubber tube or an insulating nozzle.
2. Full cleaninq
Disassemble the battery (Refer to
"DISASSEMBLY") and then clean all the
components.
A. Cells:
- To easily remove all the electrolyte and mineral salts from the
terminals,
the covers and the sides of the cell cases: clean in warm
water with a soft brush.
- Make sure that the vented filler cap (safety cap) is tight.
- Do not soak the cells in water.
- Rub the cell with a cloth and let dry.
B. Box:
- Clean with water,
rub with a cloth and let dry.
C. Nuts,
spring washers and links:
- Clean in warm water with a brush and let dry.
D. Packing parts and sealed insulating liner:
- Clean in warm water and let dry.
E. Vented filler caps:
- Remove the vented filler caps (Refer to "DISASSEMBLY").
- Put covers on the cell holes to keep out unwanted material.
- Soak the vented filler caps for some time (during the night, for
example) in a container of distilled water (or, if not available, in
very clean tap water).
Do this to remove all salts from the vent
hole.
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Page 401
Apr 01/92
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