Battery Safety - Oldenbourg group euv-400 Parts And Service Manual

SECTION 2
SAFETY
PARK VEHICLE SAFELY
Always stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Set and lock park brake.
Do not exit operators seat until all moving parts are stopped.
Verify main disconnect is off.
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) is a version of the lead acid battery. The AGM batteries are specialty batteries that
typically cost twice as much as a premium wet cell. However they store very well and do not tend to sulfate or
degrade as easily as wet cell. There is little chance of a hydrogen gas explosion or corrosion when using these
batteries; these are the safest lead acid batteries you can use. Some AGM batteries may require a special
charging rate. If you want the best, most versatile type, consideration should be given to the AGM battery. If you
don't use or operate your equipment daily, AGM batteries will hold their charge better that other types. There is a
some common confusion regarding AGM batteries because different manufactures call them by different names;
some of the more common names are "sealed regulated valve", "dry cell", "non spillable", and "Valve Regulated
Lead Acid" batteries. In most cases AGM batteries will give greater life span and greater cycle life than a wet cell
battery.
The Absorbed Glass Matt construction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity with the plates
active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efficiency. Common manufacturer
applications include high performance engine starting, power sports, deep cycle, solar and storage battery. The
larger AGM batteries we sell are typically good deep cycle batteries and they deliver their best life performance if
recharged before allowed to drop below the 50% discharge rate.
Battery Do's:
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Think Safety First.
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Do read battery safety section.
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Do regular inspection and maintenance especially in hot weather.
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Do recharge batteries immediately after discharge.
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Do buy the highest RC reserve capacity or AH amp hour battery that will fit your configuration.
Battery Don'ts:
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Don't forget safety first.
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Don't add new electrolyte (acid).
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Don't use unregulated high output battery chargers to charge batteries.
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Don't place your equipment into storage without some type of device to keep the battery charged.
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Don't disconnect battery cables while the motor is running (your battery acts as a filter).
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Don't put off recharging batteries.
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Don't add tap water as it may contain minerals that will contaminate the electrolyte.
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Don't discharge a battery any deeper than you possibly have to.
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Don't let a battery get hot to the touch and boil violently when charging.
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Don't mix size and types of batteries.
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BATTERY SAFETY