BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 211

SECTION 04
SUB-SECTION 04, (BATTERY)
T em perature-Corrected
Battery State
Freezing Point
Specific Gravity
of Charge of Battery
1.260
Fully Charged -5goC (_74°F)
1.230
i
charged
_40° C (_40° F)
1.200
!
charged
-2rC (_16°F)
1.170
t
charged -18°C (O°F)
1 .110 Discharged
_7°C (+ 1 gOF)
BATTERY STORAGE
Disconnect and remove battery from the vehicle.
Check electrolyte level in each cell. add distilled water
as required (if unavailable use drinkable water).
• CAUTION: Do not overfill bottom of vent wells.
The battery should always be stored in fully charged
condition. If required. recharge until speCific gravJty of
1.260 is obtained.
_ CAUTION: Battery electrolyte must not exceed
' " 50°C (120°F).
Clean battery terminals and cable connections using
a
copper brush. Apply a light coat of L.P.S. No 1 Metal
Protector on each. (If unavailable use petroleum ]8l1y).
Clean battery casing and vent caps using a solution of
baking soda and water. (Do not allow cleaning solution.
to enter battery. otherwise it will destroy the electrolyte).
Rinse battery with clear water and dry well using a clean
cloth.
Store battery in a cool. dry place. Such conditions reduce
self-discharging and keep fluid evaporation to a minimum.
During the storage period. recheck electrolyte level and
specific gravity readings at least every forty (40) days.
As necessary. keep the battery "topped up" and near
full charge as pOSSible (trickle charge).
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ACTIVATION OF NEW BATTERY
Translucid casing
For storage purposes each battery
IS
fitted with a tempo-
rary sealing tube. Do not remove sealing tube or loosen
battery caps unless activation is desired. In case of
accidental removal of caps or sealing tube prematurely.
battery should be given a full charge.
1. Remove sealing tube from vent elbow. Install overflow
tube contained in vehicle kit .
•
WARNING: Failure to remove sealing tube could
result in an explosion.
2. Remove caps. Fill battery cells to upper level line With
electrolyte.
3. Charge battery until specifiC gravity of 1 .280 at 20 0 C
(68 ° F) is attained.
_ CAUTION: If cell temperature rises higher than
' " 54°C (127 ° F) discontinue charging temporarily,
or reduce charging rate.
4. Reinstall caps. Wipe battery clean then install on
vehicle .
•
WARNING: Overflow tube must be free and open.
. A kinked or bent tube will restrict ventilation and
create gas accumulation that could result in an exploR
sian.