Battery and Charger
MERGE 11-3
Chapter 11
Self discharge
“The dirt and rust on the battery
will do no harm.”
The dirt and rust may form
current passage, which results
in the self discharge of battery.
Please refer to “self discharge”.
Over-watering
“Fill water into the battery to the
liquid level in the evening.
Therefore, water filling is not
necessary in the morning.”
In most cases, water must be
filled into the battery after
charging. Please refer to “liquid
level of electrolyte”.
Under-watering
“It takes too much time to
inspect the water, and the
inspection can be made one a
month.”
Under-watering is harmful to the
battery. The water level should
be inspected once a week.
Please refer to “liquid level of
electrolyte”.
Vibration damage
“The user should secure the
battery hold-down gear to the
best possible degree.”
The user should secure the
hold-down gear of the battery
following the instructions. Too
tight or too loose hold-down
gear will result in the damage of
the battery. Please refer to
“vibration damage”.
Battery replacement
Δ WARNING
• The battery must be handled by special lifting tools. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking
out of the battery air bleeders, the battery must remain upright. Inclination of over
45°towards any direction may result in the leakage of small amount of electrolyte from the air
bleeder. The inclination of the battery should not exceed 45°when being lifted, carried or
mounted. The battery acid may result in serious personal injury to the skin or eyes, and may
also damage the clothes.
1. Before removing the battery, please note the orientation of the battery and connecting line.
Disconnect the battery cable according to the instructions. Please refer to Chapter 1 “Protection for
Electrical Safety”. Remove the remaining wires and battery. Please refer to the wiring diagram on
page 9-7.
2. Visually inspect the new battery for damage in transit.
3. The original battery cable, if to be used again, should be inspected for rupture or abrasion. In
addition, its terminals should be inspected for damage, or the insulating layer for aging. Please
erase the rust and dirt on the connector. The solution of sodium bicarbonate and water (a gallon
(3.8L) of water is mixed with a glass (237mL) of sodium bicarbonate) can effectively neutralize and
erase the rusty stain. Care should be taken to avoid the sodium bicarbonate solution from entering
the battery.
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