IHIMER 9VXE, Original Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE
9VXE EN 3-31
WB-C310400
Check the Battery
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The battery produces inflammable hydrogen gas. It ignites or explodes if fire is nearby.
Never bring fire close to the battery or strike a spark near it.
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Never place any tool, metallic object or inflammable matter on or near the battery.
The battery may possibly ignite and explode if it short-circuits.
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The battery liquid (diluted sulfuric acid) may cause loss of eyesight or burning. If it is
put into the eyes or on the skin or clothes, wash with much water immediately and
consult a doctor.
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Be sure to put on protective goggles when handing the battery.
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Be sure to confirm that the battery handles and handle mounting positions are firm
before moving up the battery.
Refill battery liquid
Inspect the electrolyte level look at the indicator or sight
level line on the battery.
Maintain the level to the upper level of the sight level line
with distilled water when required.
Level of electrolyte must never fall below tops of plates.
Clean the battery terminals
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Be sure to keep the engine stopping during
work.
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Be careful during work not to short-circuit the
positive and negative terminals of the battery
with a tool, etc.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the negative
terminal first. Connect it to the negative
terminal last.
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Tighten the terminals firmly.
1. Clean the terminals if they are dirty or corroded. (Pour
warm water onto the terminals and wipe them if they
are corroded and white powder sticks on them.)
2. Detach the terminals and polish them with a wire brush
or sandpaper if they are corroded remarkably.
3. Apply grease, etc. thinly to the terminals after cleaning
and tightening.
Indicator
Cap
Indication of indicator
The standard recharging
conditions and liquid levels
are as shown below.
Good
Needs
recharging
Liquid
insufficient
(Blue)
(White)
(Red)