Checking Battery Condition - BYD F3/F3R Owner's Manual

Checking battery condition

Precautions
CAUTION
Battery precautions
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
● When using tools, avoid having
battery produce flame.
● Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery. Electrolyte contains
deleterious and corrosive vitriol.
● Protect your eyes, skin, or clothes
from electrolyte.
● Do not drink electrolyte by mistake.
● Blinkers are essential when working
around the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
Checking battery exterior
Emergence measures
● If the electrolyte spills into
eyes, wash eyes at once and
then go to hospital. On the way
to hospital, if possible, wash
eyes by sponge or clean cloth
soaked by plain water.
● If the electrolyte spills onto
skin, wash this part completely.
If it feels pain or causalgic, go
to hospital immediately.
● If the electrolyte spills onto
clothes, take the clothes off at
once in case it gets to your
skin. If necessary, do the above
measures.
If you drink electrolyte by
●
accident, drink much plain
water or milk and take milk with
magnesia, eggs, or vegetable
oil. Then go to hospital at once.
F3/F3R OWNER'S MANUAL
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold-down devices.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a
solution of warm water and baking soda.
Coat the outside of the terminals with grease
to prevent further corrosion.
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