Electrical; Battery Inspection - Yamaha VK10L Manual

BATTERY INSPECTION

ELECTRICAL

BATTERY INSPECTION
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas and
contain electrolyte which is made of poisonous
and highly caustic sulfuric acid. Therefore,
always follow these preventive measures:
• Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or open
flames (e.g., welding equipment, lighted ciga-
rettes).
• DO NOT SMOKE when charging or handling
batteries.
• KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it can
cause severe burns or permanent eye injury.
First aid in case of bodily contact:
External
• SKIN – Wash with water.
• EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
Internal
• Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get immediate medical atten-
tion.
CAUTION:
• This is a sealed battery. Never remove the
sealing caps because the balance between
cells will not be maintained and battery per-
formance will deteriorate.
• Charging time, charging amperage and charg-
ing voltage for a MF battery are different from
those of conventional batteries. The MF bat-
tery should be charged as explained in the
charging method illustrations. If the battery is
overcharged, the electrolyte level will drop
considerably. Therefore, take special care
when charging the battery.
NOTE:
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possible to
check the charge state of the battery by measuring
the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Therefore, the
charge of the battery has to be checked by measur-
ing the voltage at the battery terminals.
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