Battery Care - ECAR GOLF Sightseeing Bus Manual

MAINTENANCE

Battery Care

A
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc. It
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contacting with
skin, eyes and clothes.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Wash with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call physician
immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. Batteries produce
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames and
cigarettes away. Make sure it is ventilated when
charging or using in enclosed space. Always
shield eyes when working near batteries.
A
WARNING
Keep out of reach of children.
Batteries provide power for your electric car and
must be properly maintained and r e charged
for maximum performance and service life.
The way s to maintain your batteries.
I. Clean the top of the batteries with soda water if
necessary to remove corrosion.
CAUTION
Do not allow c leaning material to
enter battery cells.
2. Check t he fluid level b efor e and after charging.
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Before charging:
Only add distilled water. If fluid
is below the top of the plates, add
just enough to cover plates.
After charging:
check that the fluid level is
appropriately 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the
plates and 1/4 to 3/8 inch below the
level is low. Add distilled water
carefully. Adding distilled water after
charging helps prevent boiling over.
A Battery cap
B Plates
C Maximum fluid level
D Minimum fluid level
Normal tap water contains minerals
which are harmful to a battery;
therefore, refill only with distilled water.
3. Using a hydrometer, check the
specific gravity of the battery fluid in
each cell against the readings on the
chart below. Consult a Lvtong dealer if
any low readings are found.
Temperature
C
F
a a
120 48.9
110 43. 3
100 37.8
90 32.2
80 26. 7
70 21. 1
60 15.6
50 10
40 4.4
30 -1. 1
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Satisfactory
Hydrometer Reading
1. 244
1. 248
1. 252
1. 256
1. 260
1. 264
1. 268
1. 272
1. 276
1. 280