Fischer Panda 5000i PVK-U, Manual

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Maintainence
Seite/Page 112 - Kaptitel/Chapter 7: Maintainence 30.10.12
Fig. 7.9.1.3-1: Battery
• Measure the electrolyte density of individual cells with a
commercial hydrometer. The hydrometer reading (see table
on following page) indicates the battery’s state of charge.
During measurement, the temperature of the electrolyte
should preferably be 20

C.
Attention
The gases emitted by the battery are explosive! Keep sparks
and naked flames away from the battery!
Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with skin or
clothing!
Wear protective goggles!
Do not rest tools on the battery!
7.9.2 Replacement of the air filter matt
Fig. 7.9-1: Air filter housing
Open the air filter housing by removing the six hexagon screws
Wrench size: SW 8mm
Electrolyte density
in [kg/ l] Charge status
Normal Tropical
1.28 1.23 well charged
1.20 1.12 semi-charged, re-charge
1.12 1.08 discharged, immediately charge