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LTPS-UM-8007-01, Issue 1
A
PPENDIX
B
M
ATTERY
AINTENANCE
Perform battery maintenance at the intervals prescribed by local practices.
1
Ensure that the batteries and drawers are clean and dry.
2
Ensure that threaded connections are tight. In high discharge rate applications or areas subject to high
vibration, periodically check tightness for a torque value of 65-70 in-lb (735-790 [N-cm]) maximum.
3
Remove each battery protective cover and inspect the battery terminals.
Do not scrape or wire-brush the battery connectors.
4
Ensure that the terminals are clean and the connections are tight.
5
If necessary, clean and tighten the terminals in accordance with local practices, using approved cleaning
solutions.
6
Reapply No-Ox compound, and replace each battery protective cover.
7
The cells do not contain any free electrolyte and never require topping up. However, written records must be
kept of battery and cell voltages, so that long-term changes in battery condition may be monitored.
Records must be kept to ensure warranty protection.
(Refer to the Battery Installation and Maintenance Record supplied with the batteries.)
SPX-CABFIN01, SPX-CABFIN04
A - M
AINTENANCE
November 9, 2001
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