Haulotte HT23RTJ O, Maintenance Book

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224 4001055250 E 10.21 USA / GB
Electric
Battery (ies)
MS0110
3 - Battery inspection
N.B.-:-T
O ACCESS EASILY TO THE BATTERY
,
TURN THE ENGINE TRAY
(
PHOTO
*1). T
HE BATTERY TERMINALS WERE
DEPORTED IN FRONT OF THE ENGINE TRAY
(
REP
B+
AND
B-).
Proper battery condition is essential to good engine performance and
operational safety. Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and
connections can result in engine component damage and hazardous
conditions. :
1. Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2. Be sure that the battery cable connections are free of cor-
rosion.
3. Be sure that the battery separator wire connections are
tight (if equipped).
4. Fully charge the battery(s) and allow the battery(s) to rest
at least 6 hours.
5. Remove the battery vent caps and check the specific
gravity of each battery cell with a hydrometer. Note the re-
sults.
6. Check the ambient air temperature and adjust the specific
gravity reading for each cell as follows :
• Result : All battery cells display an adjusted specific gravity of 1.277 or
higher. The battery is fully charged. Proceed to Step 9.
• Result : One or more battery cells display a specific gravity of 1.277 or
below. Proceed to Step 7.
7. Perform an equalizing charge OR fully charge the bat-
tery(s) and allow the battery(s) to rest at least 6 hours.
8. Remove the battery vent caps and check the specific
gravity of each battery cell with a hydrometer. Note the re-
sults.
9. Check the battery acid level. If needed, replenish with dis-
tilled water to 1/8 inch / 3 mm below the bottom of the bat-
tery fill tube. Do not overfill.
10. Install the vent caps and neutralize any electrolyte that
may have spilled.