Saft 4579 - Disassembly; Detailed Instructions

SAFT AMERICA INC.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4579
24-31-05
PAGE 301
Jan 30/98
DISASSEMBLY
1. General
Prior to disassembly, see TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION to determine condition of the
battery, cause, and remedy of malfunction. Disassemble only to the extent necessary to effect
repair and replacement.
NOTE: All ( ) part identification numbers herein are IPL, Fig 1 item numbers.
2. Detailed Instructions
WARNING: BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLIES DELIVER VERY HIGH CURRENTS
WHEN SHORT-CIRCUITED. EXERCISE CAUTION. REMOVE RINGS,
WATCHES OR OTHER JEWELRY FROM HANDS AND ARMS.
WARNING: BATTERY MUST BE COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BEFORE CELL
ASSEMBLIES CAN BE REMOVED DUE TO POSSIBLITY OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
WARNING: USE CARE NOT TO TILT BATTERY WHILE VENT VALVES ARE
LOOSENED; CONTACT OF ELECTROLYTE WITH SKIN CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS.
A. Completely discharge the battery (TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
B. Remove cover (8), pad (9) and formed insulator (10) assembly by opening latches and
lifting from case.
C. Remove upper nuts (20) and washers (21) from terminals of cell assemblies (2) and
main connector (16).
D. Remove intercell terminal links (11 through 15) from terminals of cell assemblies (2)
and main connector (16) being careful not to damage the nickel plating.
E. Remove the battery connector receptacle (16) from the battery case (7) by removing
screws (18).
F. Remove connector receptacle gasket (17) from the battery case (7).