Ammann AV 70 X, Operating Manual

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113 AV 70 X
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Compare measured values with the chart. •
Density
in g/cm 3 in °Be (Beume)
20 °C
68 °F
Tropics
20 °C
68 °F
Tropics
fully charged 1,28 1,23 32° 27°
semi
charged
1,2 1,12 24° 16°
exhausted -
charge
immediately!
1,12 1,08 16° 11°
Note
Check the level with glass tube. •
Unless the Machine is going to be used during winter sea- •
son for a couple of months, remove the battery and store it
so it is protected against any frost. Carry out inspections of
the battery and its recharging before its storage and for the
period it is stored.
Use rubber gloves and safety glasses
when working with the battery.
Protect your skin with proper clothing
against being stained by electrolyte.
Upon eye contact with electrolyte im-
mediately flush eyes with large amounts
of water for at least a couple of minutes.
Get prompt medical attention.
Upon ingestion of electrolyte drink max
amount of milk, water or solution of cal-
cined magnesia in water.
Upon skin contact with electrolyte re-
move contaminated clothing, includ-
ing shoes, wash affected spots as soon
as possible with soap water or solution
of soda and water. Get prompt medical
attention.
Do not eat, drink, smoke, while at work!
Having finished the work, please wash
your hands and your face thoroughly
with water and soap!
Do not try whether wires are energized
through contacting Machine frame.
Do not turn the battery upside down,
electrolyte may pour down from the de-
gassing plugs.
Flush spilled electrolyte with water, and
neutralize with lime.
Hand over the aged battery that does
not work, for its disposal.
Keep the battery dry and clean.
Close the battery when checking is
completed.
Refill the battery with distilled water
only – never with acid.
Replenish distilled water just before op-
erating the Machine or before battery
recharging.
Recharge the undercharged battery.
Recharge the battery off the Machine.
Open battery plugs before recharging.
Never disconnect the battery with the
engine running.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s man-
ual when working with the battery!
Disconnect the battery during its repair,
or when handling the wires and electric
devices within the wiring circuit to avoid
any short circuit.
To disconnect the battery you must first
disconnect (–) pole of the cable. To con-
nect, first connect (+) pole.
Never make direct conductive connec-
tion between the battery’s both poles,
short circuit will occur with the risk of
battery explosion.