Storage And Returning To Service; Storage - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

6. Fill all battery cells with electrolyte to the proper level.
7. Thoroughly clean any spilled electrolyte from the batteries
or the ground. Refer to
information on cleaning the batteries.
8. Reconnect the battery cables, connect the batteries to the
charger and allow the charger to complete one charging
cycle.
9. Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive. The
batteries are now ready to be put into service.

STORAGE AND RETURNING TO SERVICE

Storage

Thoroughly clean the batteries and battery compartment. Refer to
regarding cleaning the batteries.
Check the electrolyte level and charge the batteries. Refer to
regarding checking the electrolyte level.
Store the vehicle or batteries in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
If storing for more than one month, the batteries should be charged as follows:
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Cleaning the Batteries
Battery electrolyte will stain and corrode most surfaces. Immediately
and thoroughly clean any surface outside of the battery that the
battery electrolyte comes in contact with. Failure to clean may result
in property damage.
If the batteries are removed from the vehicle, do not place them directly
on the ground, concrete or solid metal surface. It is recommended to
store them on a wooden pallet or equivalent. Storing on the ground,
concrete or solid metal surface will cause the batteries to discharge
and may result in premature failure of the batteries.
Storage
Temperature
(F)
Over 60
Between 40 and 60
Below 40
for
Cleaning
in this section for information
Watering
in this section for information
Charging Interval
(months)
1
2
6
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