IHI 9VX3, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
9VX3
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
AWARNING
Battery give off flammable fum es that can
explode.
Do not smoke when observing the battery
electrolyte levels.
Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal
injury if it contacts skin or eyes.
If the electrolyte comes in contact with eyes,
wash it away with water and call for emergency
medical cure.
Always wear protective glasses when working
with battery.
Battery post, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
WASH HAND AFTER HANDLING.
Cap
Indicator
1
. Cleanliness
Clean the battery surface. Keep the terminals
clean and coated with good quality grease.
Install the post cover after coating.
2. Battery Recharge
Battery should not be allowed to stand in a fully
discharged condition, but should be recharged
as soon as possible. If battery is out of use for a
long time, it must not be allowed to run down
completely.
The battery should be given a small recharge,
sufficient to bring it back to fully charged state
about every one or two months.
Trickle charging is not recommend and during
charging as before, care must be taken that
temperature of electrolyte does not rise above
40°C for temperate climates and 52°C for
battery using lower gravity acids specified for
tropical use.
3. Inspection
Inspect the electrolyte level look at the indicator
or sight level line on the battery.
Display of indicator
Shows the standard of charge and electrolyte
level.
• Good (Blue) ( © )
• Charge is necessary (Red) ( • )
• Electrolyte shortage (White) ( o )
4. Topping Up
Maintain the level to the upper level of the sight
level line with distilled water when required. If
any electrolyte is spilled, replace it with fresh
sulfuric acid of same specific gravity as that of
remaining in cell.
Level of electrolyte must never fall below tops of
plates.
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