Maintenance
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9.1.1.
Visual inspection of the battery
Target: The visual inspection of the battery is done.
1. Check the battery against following criteria:
Test object
Test criterion
Remedy
Contamination
Check battery cells, screws,
connectors and cable lugs for
contamination.
Thoroughly remove dirt from
battery cells, screws, connectors
and cable lugs with a clean, damp
cloth, as dust and moisture can
lead to leakage currents.
Ventilation
Check ventilation openings for
free passage.
Clear the ventilation openings.
Mechanical damage
Check battery and container
for mechanical damage.
Contact the depot manager or the
HOPPECKE Service
Tight fit of connectors,
screws and cables
Connectors, screws, cables
must not be loose.
Tighten connectors, screws,
cables.
Tight fit of the temperature
sensor
Check temperature sensor for
proper attachment, if present
Fix the temperature sensor
properly.
Contamination by electrolyte
Plugs must be tight (no stains
of electrolyte on the plugs or
on the cells)
Check plug for tight fit, if
necessary correct.
Sealings
The possibly existing seals of
the container must not show
any mechanical damage.
Replace damaged seals.
2. Enter your activities in a maintenance protocol, see
13.2 Maintenance protocol on page
Result: The visual inspection of the battery was done.
