Battery Cleaning - Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
A battery being charged will 'gas' with the majority of the gas-
sing taking place at the end of the charging cycle. This gas is
hydrogen with is lighter than air. Water and sulfuric acid drop-
lets will be carried out of the battery vents by the hydrogen
gas, however, this loss is minimal. If the battery electrolyte
level is too high, the electrolyte will block the vent tube and
the gas will force it out of the vent tube and battery cap. The
water will evaporate but the sulfuric acid will remain where it
can damage vehicle components and the storage facility
floor. Sulfuric acid loss will weaken the concentration of acid
within the electrolyte and reduce the life of the battery,
Over the life of the battery, a considerable amount of water is
consumed. It is important that the water used be pure and
free of contaminants that could reduce the life of the battery
by reducing the chemical reaction. The water must be dis-
tilled or purified by an efficient filtration system. Water that is
not distilled should be analyzed and, if required, filtration
installed to permit the water to meet the requirements of the
water purity table.
Even if the water is colorless, odorless, tasteless and fit for
drinking, the water should be analyzed to see that it does not
exceed the impurity levels specified in the table.
Impurity
Color
Suspended
Total Solids
Calcium & Magnesium Oxides
Iton
Ammonia
Organic & Volatile Matter
Nitrites
Nitrates
Chloride
Water Purity Table
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin
and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water.
Contact a physician immediately.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml)
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water
and flushed with water.
Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when adding water or charging batteries.

Battery Cleaning

To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery caps are tightly installed.
Expansion
Space
1/4" to 3/8"
(6 mm to 10mm)
Plates
Electrolyte level should be at least 1/2" (13mm) above the
plates and 1/4" to 3/8" (6 to 10 mm) below vent
Parts Per
Million
Clear
Trace
100
40
5
8
50
5
10
5
MAINTENANCE
Correct Electrolyte Level
Vent Cap
Gas Vent
Vent
1/2" (13 mm)
5
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