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 TM 10-3930-644-14 & P
It is the dealers responsibility to properly
CAUTION:
maintain batteries in inventory equipment.
Do not attempt to remove the liner
from the container.
The liner is
5. Care and Handling of Dry Charge Batteries
sealed to the container and any
Inspect each shipment as received and if
attempt to remove it may cause a
damage is present, file claim with carrier.
rupture in the liner.
Store batteries and electrolyte on racks in a dry
location at a temperature between 60 F. and
90F.
With batteries stored at the ideal
temperature of 70 F., they will require a
minimum amount of charging to properly
activate the battery before delivery to a
customer.
The following precautions should be considered
when handling and storing electrolyte.
a. When storing electrolyte, avoid placing of
other material on containers.
b. Electrolyte should be used in an area
Figure 1-2. Activating Battery
where water is readily available for
flushing in case the electrolyte comes into
Do not make the opening longer than
contact with the skin.
required since a larger opening will
increase the tendency of the electrolyte to
c. Refer to the instructions on the side of the
spatter as it is emptied from the container.
electrolyte container for antidotes to use if
electrolyte comes into contact with the
d. Using a glass or acid-proof funnel, fill each
skin.
battery cell with electrolyte.
6. Activating Batteries
NOTE
Do not use a metal funnel for filling
To prepare batteries for service, use battery-
the battery.
grade acid electrolyte (1.265 sp. gr. at 80 F.).
Electrolyte is commonly packaged in cartons
e. Fill each cell to indicator level with
sufficient for the filling of one battery. Activate
electrolyte solution of 1.250 - 1.265
the new buttery before removing the old battery
specific gravity. Temperature of battery
from the vehicle. For best performance, the
and solution ,must be between 60 F. and
temperature of the battery and the electrolyte
90F.
should be between 60F., and 90F., during
activation.
The following procedure is
f. Allow battery to stand at least 20 minutes.
recommended for filling the battery.
Check each cell and add electrolyte as
necessary, to restore level to indicator.
a. Remove battery from its original carton.
g. Before discarding an electrolyte container,
b. Remove vent plugs.
empty and rinse, thoroughly with water to
remove any electrolyte remaining in the
c. With the electrolyte carton right side up,
container. Discarded packages containing
open the carton and cut a small hole in the
electrolyte may prove to be dangerous or
corner of the liner.
harmful to persons who are unfamiliar with
the
poisonous
and
corrosive
characteristics
of
sulphuric
acid
electrolyte.
R-146-1
3-73
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