Attachment II - Technical Instructions

LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

WARNING
BATTERIES NORMALLY PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES WHICH CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. THEREFORE, DO NOT ALLOW FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIT TOBACCO TO COME NEAR THE BATTERY. WHEN WORKING NEAR A BATTERY, ALWAYS COVER YOUR FACE AND PROTECT YOUR EYES AND ALSO PROVIDE VENTILATION.

WARNING
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID WHICH BURNS SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. IF ACID TOUCHES SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THE AREA WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF BATTERY ACID IS SWALLOWED, DRINK LOTS OF MILK OR WATER FIRST, THEN MILK OF MAGNESIA, A BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Periodic Service
Check the electrolyte level of each cell (there are six), at least every 12 months or 12,000 miles 20,000 km). DO NOT overfill the battery cells. When operating in ambient temperatures up to 90° F (32° C), check the electrolyte level more frequently.

If the level of the electrolyte in a cell of the battery is low, add distilled water until the proper level in each cell is restored. Plain tap water will work; but if it is "hard water" having high mineral or alkali content, the life of the battery may be reduced and the frequency of maintenance required on the battery will increase.





1. Clean the area around the battery cell inspection caps. See Figure 1





2. Carefully remove the inspection caps. See Figure 2.

3. Clean the area around the cell inspection/refill ports. Do not drop any debris into the battery cells.

4. Inspect the fluid level of each cell.





5. The fluid should contact the bottom of the collar in each cell. See Figure 3.





6. If necessary, add water (see note at beginning of procedure) until the fluid level touches the bottom of the collar. See Figure 4.

7. Clean any spilled water from the top of the battery.

8. Reinstall the battery cell inspection caps.