Equipment Needed; Battery Installation; Safety - Hammerhead Charger 48V Operator's Manual

TROJAN BATTERY USER'S GUIDE
This User's Guide was created by Trojan's applications engineers and contains vital
information regarding proper care and maintenance of your new battery. Please read
through this user's guide carefully and completely before using your battery. It will help you
achieve optimum performance and long life from your new investment.
1.

Equipment Needed

• Goggles and gloves
• Distilled or treated water (i.e. de-ionized, reverse osmosis, etc.)
• Rubber-handled wrench
• Baking soda
• Post protector (i.e. petroleum jelly, anti-corrosion spray, etc.)
• Voltmeter (for flooded/wet, gel and AGM batteries)
• Hydrometer (for flooded/wet batteries)
• Discharge tester (if available)
• Battery charger
2.

Battery Installation

To ensure you install your batteries properly and safely please use the following guidelines:

Safety

2.1.
• Always wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles when handling batteries
• Do not smoke near batteries
• Keep sparks, flames and metal objects away from batteries
• Use a wrench with a rubber handle when making battery connections
• The electrolyte is a solution of acid and water, so avoid skin contact
• If acid contacts your skin or eyes, flush with water immediately
• Check that all cable connections to the terminal are properly tightened; connections
that are too tight or too loose could result in post breakage, meltdown or fire
• To avoid short circuits do not lay objects on top of battery
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area
• Never add acid to a battery
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