Speedcaps™ And Vent Caps; Terminal Cleaning And Protection - US BATTERY US1800 XC2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION
2.2 SPEEDCAPS™ AND VENT CAPS
SpeedCaps must remain securely installed at all times unless topping off cells with
distilled water or checking the specific gravity of the electrolyte. At no point should the
caps be left on the battery in the open position. Always securely close the caps. Follow
the infographics below to ensure that your SpeedCaps and/or vent caps are securely
installed.
DIAGRAM 2
Installing U.S. Battery Mfg. Co. SpeedCaps ™
OPEN
1 2
4
SPEEDCAP INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Make sure the SpeedCap is in the open
position illustrated above.
2. Line up the caps with the vent wells
3. Make sure the caps lay flat against the
vent wells.
4. Using your thumb and index finger, move
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CLOSED
3
5
the SpeedCap levers to the closed posi-
tion.
5. If all steps were followed correctly, your
battery will look like step 5.
6. Gently pull on SpeedCap to ensure a
secure fit.
DIAGRAM 3
Installing U.S. Battery Mfg. Co. Bayonet Caps
1 2
4
BAYONET CAP INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Line up the Bayonet caps with the vent
wells
2. Make sure the caps lay flat against the
vent wells.
3. Using your thumb and index finger, twist
the cap clockwise until the cap stops

2.3 TERMINAL CLEANING AND PROTECTION

All terminals should be cleaned before installation and then periodically as a regu-
lar maintenance. Use a metal bristle brush on the terminal until the dull metal shines
again, do the same to the cables. Install cable and hardware properly and then spray
down both with terminal protection spray. The protective coating will protect the termi-
nal from any electrolyte that escapes the battery.
3
5
4. If all steps were followed correctly, your
battery will look like step 5.
5. Pull on cap to ensure a secure fit.
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