Maintenance; Battery Maintenance - Clarke FUSION 20 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

The electrical power to operate the machine comes from
the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventive
maintenance.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be dan-
gerous. Always wear eye protec-
tion and protective clothing when
working near batteries. NO SMOK-
ING!
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" 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 figure 11.
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the
batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are covered with
electrolyte . Do not top off the cells prior to charging the
battery. Electrolyte expands during charging. As a result,
the electrolyte could overflow from the cells. Always top
off the cells with distilled water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to
the batteries if the electrolyte
level 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 filled
above the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Do not fill the batteries
up to the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Wipe any acid from the
machine or the tops of the batter-
ies. Never add acid to a battery
after installation.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be refilled with dis-
tilled water only.
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Correct fill line
Figure 11
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