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Lead-Acid Battery Without Visual Indicator, Checking






Lead-Acid Battery without Visual Indicator

Lead acid batteries with removable battery cell sealing caps, without charge indicator "Magic Eye" and filled with fluid electrolyte (wet battery) require regular maintenance. The removable sealing caps allow for topping off with distilled water.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury from direct exposure to battery acid!

Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures => [ There is a risk of injury from the battery
acid. ] Battery.


Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas that forms during battery charging.

Observe warning notes and safety precautions => [ Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas
that forms during battery charging. ] Battery.


Lead-Acid Battery without Visual Indicator, Checking

CAUTION!
Risk of injury and explosion!

Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures => [ Lead-Acid Battery Safety Precautions ] Battery!

Perform battery checks in the following sequence:

- Visual check => [ Battery, Visual Inspection ].

- Check battery electrolyte level => [ Battery Electrolyte Level, Checking ].

- Test battery => [ Battery, Testing with Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A ] Battery Testing or measure battery specific gravity => [ Battery Specific Gravity, Measuring in All Cells ].

- Depending on the results of battery test or battery specific gravity measurement => [ Battery, Load Testing with Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 ] Battery Testing.