Battery Care; Electrolyte; Activating A Dry-Charged Battery - Atlas Copco XRHS 506 Instruction Manual

4.13

Battery care

If the battery is still dry, it must be activated as described in section 4.13.2 Activating a dry-
charged battery.
The battery must be in operation within 2 months from being activated; if not, it needs to be
recharged first.
4.13.1

Electrolyte

Electrolyte in batteries is a sulphuric acid solution in distilled water.
The solution must be made up before being introduced into the battery.
4.13.2

Activating a dry-charged battery

Take out the battery.
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Battery and electrolyte must be at equal temperature above 10 °C (50 °F).
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• Remove cover and/or plug from each cell.
Fill each cell with electrolyte until the level reaches the mark on the battery. If there is no mark
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on the battery, the level must be above the plates for at least 10 mm (0.4 in) to 15 mm (0.6 in).
• Rock the battery a few times so that possible air bubbles can escape; wait 10 minutes and
check the level in each cell once more; if required, add electrolyte.
Refit plugs and/or cover.
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Place the battery in the compressor.
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Before handling batteries, read the relevant safety precautions and act
accordingly.
Read the safety instructions carefully.
Always pour the sulphuric acid carefully into the distilled water; never pour the
water into the acid.
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