Maintenance; Battery Maintenance - Clarke Ultra Speed 20 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

The electrical power to operate the machine
comes from the storage batteries. Storage
batteries need preventive maintenance.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be
dangerous. Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing
when working near batteries.
NO SMOKING!
To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these
instructions:
1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct
level is between 1/4" below the bottom of the tube in
each cell and above the tops of the plates. Check
the level of the electrolyte each time you charge the
batteries. See fi gure 11.
NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the
batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are covered with
electrolyte . Do not top off the cells prior to charging the
battery. Electrolyte expands during charging. As a result,
the electrolyte could overfl ow from the cells. Always top
off the cells with distilled water after charging.
CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to
the batteries if the electrolyte level
does not cover the plates. Keep the
electrolyte at the correct level.
CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge
across the tops of the batteries
can occur if the batteries are fi lled
above the bottom of the tube in
each cell. Do not fi ll the batteries
up to the bottom of the tube in each
cell. Wipe any acid from the ma-
chine or the tops of the batteries.
Never add acid to a battery after
installation.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be refilled with
distilled water only.
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