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TROUBLE SIGNS
Battery temperature averages more than 125°F.
Open circuit cell voltages vary by 0.15 volts or more and specific gravity varies by 0.020 or more during equalizing.
The top of the battery is always wet or one cell requires excessive water.
8. MAINTENANCE CLEANING
The top of the battery should be kept clean and dry. Keep the vent caps in place during use and charging. Remove the vent cap only
to observe electrolyte levels, make water additions, take temperatures, or take specific gravity readings with a hydrometer. If the
battery requires cleaning, contact your local GNB Industrial Power servicing representative. The solution used to clean and neutralize
the outside of the batteries should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.
9. WATER ADDITIONS
Maintain electrolyte levels above the top of the separators, but no higher than 1/8” from the bottom of the vent well. Check
the electrolyte level weekly, or as necessary depending on battery use prior to charging. If the level is not visible (below
the top of the separators), add just enough water to cover it and then proceed with charging the battery. Otherwise, defer
watering the battery until the end of the charging period when the battery is fully charged and the charger has tapered to its
finish rate. At that time, add enough water to bring the electrolyte level to 1.2” of the top of the cover. Always use distilled
water or water that is known to be free of abnormally high amounts of impurities. Contact your local GNB Industrial Power
representative if you are not sure of your water quality.
BATTERIES MUST BE VISUALLY INSPECTED PER THE ABOVE SCHEDULE EVEN WITH THE USE OF A WATERING SYSTEM.
10. SERVICE AND PARTS
Your local GNB Industrial Power sales representative has more information regarding the full range of maintenance and repair
service available. GNB Industrial Power can also supply all of your battery, charger, and accessory device replacement part
needs. For more information in the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-888-563-6300. All others, please contact your local GNB Industrial
Power battery sales representative.
11. RECYCLING
U.S. Federal and State Regulations require that lead acid batteries be handled and disposed of in compliance with strict
guidelines. GNB Industrial Power offers disposal service for lead acid batteries. Call 1-888-438-5865 to arrange a pick-up or to
get additional information.
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