To Remove Side Panel Covers For Service; Checking Battery Water Levels - Pro Spot PHS-101 Instruction Manual

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4.9.3 To remove side panel covers for service:

Fig. B
Bolts (7)
Tool Board
Side Panel

4.9.4 Checking Battery Water Levels

The charging process can result in a normal gradual depletion of the water levels in the welder batteries.
It is very important to keep the distilled water level within speci cation. Do not let the water level go too
low, this will reduce battery life and could destroy the battery. When the cell inside the battery have
been exposed to air, the cell is most likely damaged and cannot be recovered even if water is lled.
Check level every six months. To check water level, follow steps below.
Only slide
battery
halfway out.
Inspect 3 cells,
repeat on
other side.
Remove
L-Bracket
Only
22
Rear Panel
Turn each fill-plug counter
clockwise and remove.
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OPERATION
NOTE: Remove all tools from tool boards on side &
rear panels before proceeding.
Rear Panel Removal:
Start with rear toolboard panel removal, tap bottom
of toolboard with rubber mallet in an upward
Tool Board
motion to loosen from slots (Fit. A). After toolbard
is removed, remove two top screws in rear panel
cover plate and loosen two bottom screws - remove
panel. NOTE: do not remove battery cables to check
water levels.
Fig. A
Side Panel Removal:
Remove 7 bolts located on side panel (Fig. B). To
remove panel, pull away from welder and maneuver
downward to clear the handle on the welder.
Repeat for opposite side.
(Always refer rst to the battery manufacturers safety and Maintenance manual)
To check water levels, remove side panel covers
from welder (reer to 4.3.2). Slide each battery out
one at a time approximately 6 inches from tray,
enough to expose 3 battery cells. Remove the three
cell caps that are accessible, check water level with
DO NOT
ashlight and ll if necessary. If low, ll with distilled
REMOVE
BATTERY
water to the edge of vent well. Do not ll more than
CABLES
1/8" (2mm) from the bottom of the vent well.
when
Repeat steps to service remaining 3 cells.
servicing
batteries.
WARNING:
NOTE: Only slide 1 battery out at a time.
DO NOT OVERFILL
DO NOT LET ACID TOUCH SKIN OR EYES
Do not fill more than
1/8" (2mm) above the
bottom of the vent
well. Overfilling will
cause battery failure.
1/8" (2mm)