General Safety Practices
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To make the solution, add 1 lb (0.5 kg) of baking soda to 1 gallon (4 liters) of water. Use
a brush having exible bristles. Apply the soda solution to the top of the battery until the
cleaning action of the soda stops.
After cleaning action has stopped, rinse batteries thoroughly with water. Dry the batteries
with air pressure.
Cold Storage Applications
When a Zamboni machine is operated in very cold applications at temperatures as low as
-4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius), the battery capacity is decreased. Operation
at cold temperatures can also cause mechanical failures, short circuits and too much wear
due to the formation of ice crystals.
The direct cause of these problems is the extreme changes in temperature in combination
with humidity in the air which can result in condensation.
There is a reduction in battery capacity in very cold applications. For this reason, it is
important to:
• Be sure the battery is completely charged at the start of each work cycle.
• If possible, keep the Zamboni machine in a warm storage area when it is
not in use.
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