Exterior Cleaning; Charging - prime mover smx45 Master Service Manual

F-code Section
PT S5.1
Battery
Version no T-code
001 SMX
200
Return
C-code
5110
material handled. If cells are overfilled and electrolyte collects
on the covers, the following occurs:
1. The top of the battery becomes wet and stays wet,
since the acid in the electrolyte does not
evaporate.
2. This moist surface, in combination with certain
kinds of dirt, becomes electrically conductive and
permits stray currents to flow externally over the
top
performance and truck operation.
3. The acid also causes corrosion of cell posts, nuts,
connectors and the steel battery case.
When inspecting batteries, check the following:
1. Wet covers can indicate overfilling, leaky seals at
posts, or excessive gassing during charge. If
covers are wet, determine the cause and correct
the problem.
2. Make sure batteries cannot move more than 0.5
inch (13 mm) in any horizontal direction. Shim or
block the batteries to restrain them.

2.2. Exterior Cleaning

Refer to recommended battery supplier's guidelines for
details.

2.3. Charging

OSHA regulations require that battery charging installations
be located in areas designated for that specific purpose. Such
areas must provide for flushing and neutralizing spilled
electrolyte, fire protection, protecting charging equipment
from damage by trucks and adequate ventilation of fumes
from gassing batteries.
To charge a battery, direct current is passed through the
battery cells in the direction opposite that of discharge.
Charging time is 5 to 20 percent longer than discharge time.
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of the battery. This degrades battery
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