Initial Commissioning - Saft 4579 Component Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

1.

Initial Commissioning

A. Before the initial charge, thoroughly inspect the battery assembly to insure no damage
has occurred during shipping or storage as follows:
NOTE:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
B. Charge the battery (TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
C. Adjust the electrolyte (TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
D. Place battery in service.
2. Assembled Battery
The following procedures are for an assembled battery (7) with battery cover (8), pad (9) and
formed insulator (10) removed.
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Inspect the battery case (7) and cover (8) for dents, distortion, or other
damage. Straighten with a small rubber mallet if necessary.
Remove the battery cover (8), pad (9) and formed insulator (10).
Visually verify the connector-receptacle (16) is present and undamaged.
Visually verify all cells (2) are positioned for proper polarity.
Visually verify all cells (2) are equipped with a vent valve (3).
Torque all upper cell nuts (5) per Fig 801.
Visually verify the temperature sensor assembly (22) is present and
undamaged.
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