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7. Never remove vent caps under any circumstance on gel products.
Sealed products should not be opened because the internal pressure neces-
sary for recombination will be released. If the internal pressure is released,
the battery gas will not recombine causing the water in the gel to be re-
duced, lowering the battery's capacity.
8. Gel batteries can be installed and operated at any angle although they
should not be charged or discharged upside down. There is a small res-
idue of acid that may be released out of the pressure relief valves during
charging if placed upside down.
9. An overly discharged battery may need to be cycled a few times before
it can recover fully. If a battery begins to heat before coming up to a full
state of charge, it may be necessary to discharge the battery and recharge it
a few times. This charge and discharge cycle may help the current accep-
tance of the battery and facilitate it's recovery to a usable condition.
Periodic cleaning of batteries can be done with a water and baking soda
solution, followed by a thorough rinsing with clear water.
CAUTION -
Never add water to a gel battery.
CAUTION -
Before washing batteries, make sure no safety vents have stuck
open to prevent baking soda solution from contaminating electrolyte. Rinse
with clear water.
CAUTION -
It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the
positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached
to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive and (-) negative and
identified on the battery case. Also, if a "fast charger" is used while battery is
in the motorhome, disconnect both battery cables before connecting the charg-
er.
WARNING -
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery
fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Don't lean over battery when attaching
clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water.
WARNING -
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and ex-
plosive. Keep flame or spark away from the filler holes. Do not use a booster
battery or any other source with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
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CAUTION -
Failure to follow antifreeze concentration and recom-
mendations, or failure to use antifreeze formulated to prevent corrosion of all
cooling system metals, may result in radiator plugging and consequent engine
overheating or in cooling system leaks, as in core hole plugs, and loss of cool-
ant. See page A-2.
Rev. 06-02
Section 15 - Automotive Industry Precautions
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