C H E C K I N G T H E C O N D I T I O N O F T H E B A T T E R Y , G R E A S I N G T H E P O L E - Bomag BPR 35/42 D Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions

M a i n t e n a n c e e v e r y m o n t h
Maintenance every month
5.9 Checking the condition of
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the battery
poles
Danger
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Danger of injury!
When working on the battery do not smoke, do
not use open fire.
Do not let skin and clothes come in contact
with acid.
Wear protective goggles.
Do not place any tools on the battery.
Fig. 38
Unscrew the fastening screws (Fig. 38) for the
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cover plate and fold the cover up.
Take the vibration insulation mats off.
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, greasing the
Fig. 39
Take the battery (Fig. 39) out and clean the
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battery compartment.
Clean the outside of the battery.
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Clean the battery poles and pole clamps and
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cover them with acid free grease (vaseline).
Check the fastening of the battery.
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Check the condition of the vibration insulation
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mats, replace if necessary.
After servicing the battery close the cover
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again.
Non-maintenance free batteries
Caution
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Top up missing fluid with distilled water.
Open the plugs and check the acid level, if
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necessary top up with distilled water.
With control inserts:
The acid level must reach the bottom of the control
inserts.
Without control inserts:
Acid level 10 to 15 mm above the upper edge of
the lead plate, measure with a clean wooden stick.
With transparent battery housing:
Acid level up to the mark on the housing.
Maintenance free batteries
Perform only the following points:
Check the battery for cleanliness.
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B O M A G
BPR 35/40 D BPR 35/60 D