Storage And Returning To Service; Storage - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-36 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
6. Fill all battery cells with electrolyte to the proper
level.
7. Thoroughly clean any spilled electrolyte from the
batteries or the ground. Refer to
Batteries
for information on cleaning the
batteries.
8. Reconnect the battery cables, connect the batteries
to the charger and allow the charger to complete
one charging cycle.
9. Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
The batteries are now ready to be put into service.

STORAGE AND RETURNING TO SERVICE

Storage

Thoroughly clean the batteries and battery compartment. Refer to
regarding cleaning the batteries.
Check the electrolyte level and charge the batteries. Refer to
regarding checking the electrolyte level.
Store the vehicle or batteries in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
If storing for more than one month, the batteries should be charged as follows:
Cleaning the
Battery electrolyte will stain and corrode most surfaces. Immediately
and thoroughly clean any surface outside of the battery that the
battery electrolyte comes in contact with. Failure to clean may result
in property damage.
If the batteries are removed from the vehicle, do not place them
directly on the ground, concrete or solid metal surface. It is
recommended to store them on a wooden pallet or equivalent. Storing
on the ground, concrete or solid metal surface will cause the batteries
to discharge and may result in premature failure of the batteries.
Storage
Temperature
(F)
Over 60
Between 40 and 60
Below 40
Batteries
Cleaning
Watering
in this section for information
Charging Interval
(months)
1
2
6
Page 10
in this section for information