Triumph TR8 - Alternator, Battery, and Safe Handling

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ElECTR ICAl SYSTEM
Alternator
To prevent damage 10 the alternator, do not run the engme
while the battery or any of the charging CirCUlI cables are
disconnected Ensure that all electrical connections In the
charging CirCUit are maintained tight at all times Should 11 be
necessary
to run the engine while the charging CirCUlI IS
Incomplete, disconnect the electrical cables from the
alternator
The alternator has polarity-sensitive components that may
be irreparably damaged if subjected to incorrect polarity.
Ensure that the battery earth lead is always connected to the
battery negative terminal.
Battery
Ensure that tIle battery top and terminals remain clean and
dry Coat the terminals With petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) 10
prevent corrosIOn
Check the
electrolyte level monthly and, If required, replenish
with distilled water as detailed In 'PeriodiC Checks', If
electrolyte has been spilled. clean the affected area With a
cloth mOistened With ammonia to neutralize the aCid and
prevent aCid corrOSion
Ensure
that the ballery IS always firmly clamped In POSition
by the
retalnmg assembly When Ilttlng battery leads do not
hammer the termmals to the term mal posts. Such action may
damage the battery
The battery will deteriorate rapidly If left m a discharged
condition If the unit IS reduced to a low state of charge It
should be recharged at the first opportunity
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Battery Care - When working With or near ballenes please
observe the
followmg recommendations
- Keep naked lights away from batteries
- Ensure adequate ventilation when uSing or charging a
battery In a confined space,
- Ensure
that battery aCid does not come In contact with the
skm or eyes. If It does. wash oft Immediately with COPIOUS
amounts 01 clean cold water. and seek medical adVice
- Battery aCid Will also
damage pam ted surfaces and
clothing. and must be washed all at once.
-
Always wear safety spectacles when working on or near
batteries
- Remove rings. watches and other metallewellery
- Keep children away from battenes
- Battery terminals must be tIghtened securely to ensure a
good connection,