BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 320

SECTION 04 ELECTRICAL
SUB-SECTION 04 (BATTERY)
Temperature-Corrected Battery State
Specific Gravity of Charge
1.260
Fully Charged
1.230
i
charged
1.200
!
charged
1.170
*
charged
1 .110 Discharged
BATTERY STORAGE
Freezing Point
of Battery
-59°C (-74°F)
-40°C (-40°F)
-2JOC(-16°F)
-18°C (O°F)
-JOC
(+ 19°F)
Disconnect and remove battery from the vehicle.
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled water
as required (if unavailable use drinkable water) .
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CAUTION: Do not overfill bottom of vent wells.
The battery should always be stored in fully charged
conditions. If required, recharge until specific gravity of
1.260 is obtained.
_ CAUTION: Battery electrolyte must not exceed
... 50°C (122°F).
Clean battery terminals and cable connections using a
copper brush. Apply a light coat of dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly on terminals.
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
A new battery is factory fresh dry charged. For storage
purposes, it is fitted with a temporary sealing tube. Do
not remove the sealing tube or loosen battery caps un-
less activation is desired. In case of accidental prema -
ture removal of caps or sealing tube, battery should be
given a full charge.
Perform the following at pre-delivery operations and
anytime you have to install a new battery.
1. Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbow. Install
overflow tube included in the battery kit.
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WARNING: Failure to remove the sealing tube
could result in an explosion.
2. Remove caps and fill battery to the UPPER LEVEL
line with electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.260 at 20°C
(68° F)
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3. Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes MINIMUM
so that electrolyte can soak through battery cells.
4. Readjust the electrolyte level to the UPPER LEVEL.
5. Charge battery at a charging rate of 2.0 amperes for
10 to 20 hours .
_ CAUTION: If cell temperature rises higher than
... 50°C (122°F) discontinue charging temporarily or
reduce the charging rate.
6. After charging, allow the gas bubbles to escape by
vibrating lightly the battery hand.
7. Readjust electrolyte level to UPPER LEVEL.
8. Reinstall the caps and wipe off any spillage on bat-
tery using baking soda and water solution.
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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 ex-
plosion.
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NOTE: It is recommended to verify once a mounth
the battery state. If necessary readjust the battery
at fully charged condition.
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