GARIA 1st Edition, User Manual

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BATTERIES
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3.5.4 Preventive maintenance
Inspection of batteries
• Examine the outside appearance of the battery. Check the tops of the battery
and terminals. These should always be clean, free of dirt, debris and corrosion.
• Make sure the outside of the batteries remain dry at all times.
• If any fluids are present on the battery top, this could indicate that the battery is
being over-watered or that a malfunction in the Trojan® HydroLink™ System has
appeared. If so, contact your local repair shop, as there may be a problem with
the installation and it needs to be serviced. Only allow a trained battery service
technician to service batteries. It is recommended that battery maintenance is
provided by a trained Authorized Garia Service Dealer in order to ensure the best
possible treatment of the vehicle.
• Check battery cables and connections, ensure that all connections are in good
working order and replace connections that are damaged and worn. Tighten all
loose connections. It is recommended that battery maintenance is provided by
a trained Authorized Garia Service Dealer in order to ensure the best possible
treatment of the vehicle.
• Electrolyte levels: It is recommended that the electrolyte levels are checked in
each cell for accuracy after the system has been installed and operational for
three months. Use the ‘Independent Water Level Indicator’ to check the electro-
lyte levels. HydroLink™ comes with an Independent, non-mechanical Water Level
Indicator that is simple to read: white means that the battery needs water and
black means that the battery has enough water.
Independent Water Level Indicator
Your HydroLink™ Watering System requires regular preventative maintenance on at
least a quarterly basis.
Fig. 3.8