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Do NOT use any type of oil, solvent, detergent, petroleum-based solvent or
ammonia solution to clean the jars or covers. These materials will cause
permanent damage to the battery jar and cover and will void the warranty.
12.1.2 Corrosion
Cleaning
To clean mild corrosion from cell posts, follow the procedure below:
1.
Disconnect the battery.
2.
Remove corrosion by wiping with a cloth dampened with bicarbonate of soda solution [mix 1
gallon (4l) of water with 1 lb. (500g) of bicarbonate of soda]. Follow with a cloth dampened
with clear water.
3.
Dry with a clean cloth.
4.
With a small paintbrush, apply a light coat of heated NO-OX-ID grease to the entire bolted
connection.
12.1.3 Heavy Corrosion Cleaning
If the routine cleaning of bolted connections has been neglected, heavy post
corrosion may occur. The performance of the battery under load could be adversely
affected, and this condition could present a safety hazard.
To perform the heavy corrosion cleaning, follow the procedure below:
1.
Arrange to maintain continuity of the circuit, if required.
2.
Unbolt and remove connectors.
3.
Apply a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water to the cell posts and connectors to
neutralize the corrosion (as described in Section 12.1.2, Procedure 2).
4.
Clean the contact surfaces by rubbing the surface of the post or terminal and plated contact
surfaces with a stiff-bristle nonmetallic brush/pad.
Exercise care so you do NOT remove
the plating on the connectors, terminal plates or lugs, exposing copper.
5.
Recoat the contact surfaces with a thin application of the NO-OX-ID grease, heated to a
liquid form and applied with a small paintbrush.
6.
Reinstall and tighten connections to appropriate retorque value in Table 7.1.
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