Clarke 05370A Manual De Servicio Y Piezas página 12

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HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE
FOR OPERATION
Battery Maintenance
The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries.
Storage batteries need preventative maintenance.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous.
Always wear eye protection and protec-
tive clothing when working near batteries.
NO SMOKING!
To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these instructions:
1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct level is between
1/4" (1/2 cm) below the bottom of the tube in each cell and above the
tops of the plates. Check the level of the electrolyte each time you
charge the batteries. See fi gure 6.
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the batteries. Be sure
the plates in each cell are covered with electrolyte before charging. Do not top
off the cells prior to charging the battery. Electrolyte expands during charging.
As a result, the electrolyte could overfl ow from the cells. Always top off the
cells with distilled water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to the batteries if
electrolyte does not cover the plates. Keep the
electrolyte at the correct level.
CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge across the tops
of the batteries can occur if the batteries are over
fi lled. Do not fi ll the batteries up to the bottom
of the tube in each cell. Wipe any acid from the
machine or the tops of the batteries. Never add acid
to a battery after installation.
CAUTION: Batteries must be refi lled with distilled water only.
Do not use tap water as it may contain contaminants
that will damage batteries.
2. Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry. Keep the terminals and
connectors clean. To clean the top of the batteries, use a damp cloth
with a weak solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution. To
clean the terminals and connectors, use a terminal and connector
cleaning tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into
batteries.
3. Keep the batteries charged.
4. To drain battery compartment: (See fi gure 7)
a. Always wear protective eye protection and protective clothing.
b. Add a weak solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution to
battery compartment to neutralize any spilled acid.
c. Locate drain hose behind the transaxle.
d. Place hand behind fl ange and open valve.
e. When empty, close valve.
f. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bicarbonate of soda.
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