Battery Maintenance And Charging - JLG ES1932 Operation & Safety Manual

Machine Specifications and Operator Maintenance
6.7

BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CHARGING

6.7.1 Battery Maintenance and Safety Practices
Note: These instructions are for unsealed (wet) batteries only.
If machine is equipped with sealed batteries, no maintenance other than clean-
ing corroded battery terminals is required.
Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with skin or clothing. Wear
protective clothing and eyewear when working with batteries. Neutralize any
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
Battery acid releases an explosive gas while charging, allow no open flames, sparks
or lighted tobacco products in the area while charging batteries. Charge batteries
only in a well ventilated area.
Add only distilled water to batteries. When adding distilled water to the batteries, a
non-metallic container and/or funnel must be used.
Check the electrolyte level of the batteries often, adding only distilled water when
required. When fully charged, battery fluid level should be 1/8" below vent tubes.
• DO NOT fill to bottom of vent tubes.
• DO NOT allow fluid level to go below the top of the plates when charging or
operating.
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