Star CAPELLA - Lead Acid Battery Care; Lead Acid Battery Safety Precautions

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure.
Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers
LEAD ACID BATTERY CHARGING & MAINTENANCE (SAFETY)
Always obey the following warnings when working on or near batteries.
Topreventtheriskofbatteryexplosion,keepallammablematerials,open
amesorsparksawayfromthebatteries.Hydrogengasismadeasbatteriesare
charged. Do not charge batteries without good ventilation. A 4% concentration
of hydrogen gas is explosive. Make sure that the key switch is in the OFF position
and all electrical accessories are off before you start to work on the vehicle.
Turn off all accessories before disconnecting from the battery terminal.
Use safe procedures to move the batteries. Always lift the battery with a
commercially available battery lifting device.
Do not tilt the batteries during removal or installation. An electrolyte spill
can cause burns and damage.
Neutralize electrolyte spills with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed in 1 quart (1 liter) of water. Clean with water.
Ifyoullthebatterieswithelectrolyteabovethemaximumlevel,youcancause
an electrolyte spill during the charge cycle. An electrolyte spill can cause damage
to the vehicle and storage facility.
Be careful when you use aerosol containers near the battery terminals.
Use a container with insulation to prevent an explosion.
Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles
when you add water or charge the batteries.