HALE HP 100, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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USER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HP SERIES
PORTABLE PUMPS
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Always remove the negative terminal
first.
3. Check the specific gravity of each
cell with a hydrometer. All cells
should have a specific gravity of
1.250 with no more than 0.50
variation between any two cells. If
the specific gravity is less than 1.225
or varies by more than 0.50 between
any two cells replace the battery.
4. Connect battery load test
instrument to the terminals and place
battery under simulated starting load
with the test instrument. The meter
should read 9 volts or more when the
simulated starting load is applied. If
the meter does not read 9 volts,
replace the battery.
NOTE: Dispose of used battery
in accordance with local
ordinances.
5. Reconnect the cables to the
positive and negative terminals.
Always connect the negative
terminal last.
6. Replace pump covers as
necessary.
7. Return pump to storage area for
operation.
PORTABLE PUMP BATTERY
POS BATTERY
TERMINAL
NEG BATTERY
TERMINAL
CELL CAPS