Battery maintenance
Warning!
High voltage from battery pack may cause electrocution, unless you have been trained by qualified technician, do
not attempt to work on battery pack.
Warning!
Battery cell and terminal of battery pack contains lead and other poisonous chemicals. Wash hands thoroughly if
contact these components.
Warning!
Attempt to charge a damage battery cell will cause serious harm. Do not attempt to repair a damaged battery or
deformed battery.
Warning!
Improper way of connecting or cutting battery cable may result in explosion, serious accident or fatal.
Warning!
Electrolytes in batteries contains sulphuric acid and other poisonous substances. It causes burnt to skins and
clothes.
Precaution measures when contact with electrolytes:
External body: wash with running water
Internal body: drink plenty of water or milk, consult doctor or admit to hospital immediately.
Eyes: wash with running water for 15 minutes, then consult doctor or admit to hospital immediately.
Batteries could release explosive gas, must keep away from spark, fire, cigarettes. Ensure good air ventilation when working
with the battery in a confined space. Precautions on eye protection must be observed at all time.
Setting up of batteries
Attention:
Keep all metals, include cable, tongue of safety belt etc. away from battery, before setting up of batteries pack, to
prevent electric short circuit.
Checking and maintenance of battery pack
Check battery box to ensure it has good insulation property, no sign of damage on battery terminals.
Warning!
If battery terminals are damaged or corroded, clean or replace them immediately. Damaged or corroded terminals
could generate extreme heat in the process which might cause fire, resulting in serious accident or fatal.
Torque of bolts for securing batteries
Battery cells should be held tightly by pressing rods in the battery pack when the vehicle is in operation. But the pressing rod
should not to be too tight which might cause batteries to crack. The torque for fastening bolt should be 9.5 lbs (or 13 Nm).
Changing of batteries
Changing of batteries and electrical components can only be carried out by authorized service center.
Attention:
must always install correct batteries type and model, the same as the original pack. Use of or mix other battery
type/model may damage other electrical components,
Warning!
Improper use of batteries and electrical components may lead to serious injuries or fatal. Do not dismantle batteries
and batteries cable. Pay attention to correct terminals (+) or (-).
When a vehicle is not used for more than 10 days, it must be recharged.
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