GARIA 2012 Monaco, User Manual

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BATTERIES
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3.6.4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Inspection of batteries
• Examine the outside appearance of the battery. Check the tops of the battery
and terminals. These need to 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 mainte-
nance 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/or 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 after the system has been installed and operational for three months.
Use the ‘Independent Water Level Indicator’ to check the electrolyte levels. Hy-
droLink™ 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.
Inspect the condition of all tubing connections and couplers and the water filling
system.
Make sure that all parts are in good working condition, leak free and properly
connected. The coupler must have an O-ring and dust cover properly attached.
Fig. 3.8