Innovatech TERMINATOR-2000e, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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INNOVATECH PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
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Temperature
Max loss of specific Gravity
(Degrees Fahrenheit) (Per day)
120 .004
100 .003
80 .001
50 .0005
CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE WEEKLY
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Important
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Every cell should be inspected to be sure that the electrolyte level is above the moss guard (top of lead
plates). If the electrolyte is slightly below the moss guard in any cell, transferring a small amount of
electrolyte from another cell that has a higher level with a syringe or hydrometer can raise it.
If a large amount of electrolyte is needed to raise the level, first check the catchments tray for any battery
electrolyte. If some is found due to a leaking cell call a trained battery technician from an authorized
repair facility. Call your Innovatech representative if no repair facility is available.
Do not attempt to
charge or use the Terminator 2000e while there is a leak in the battery pack.
If no leak is found simply add a little Distilled Water to the cell, being careful not to overfull the cell as it
will spill out when the Terminator is raised on it’s scrapper blade and moving. A little water is lost each
time the battery pack is charged, water is given off as hydrogen and oxygen (H2O). This is the source of
the explosive gasses that are released during charging.
Each time a battery is charged and then discharged this is called a cycle. An average battery will last from
1,500 to 1,800 cycles, or 5 to 6 years. Actual battery life will depend on type of battery, the severity of
use, and how well the battery was maintained while in service.
To obtain maximum service life from your battery pack, care should be taken to not operate the battery
pack over 115
°
F (46
°
C) as well as not to run the battery pack below 80
%
of capacity (although the
controller onboard the terminator 2000e will shut the power down if this limit is reached). Frequent over-
charging or equalizing will shorten the battery life.
FIRST AID
First Aid for Acid Splashes
Eyes: Flush immediately with gently running water for at least 15 minutes, then see a doctor as quickly as
possible. For contact lens wearers, remove the lens before the eyes are flushed. A buffering or
neutralizing agent should not be used in the eyes without the approval of medical or safety personnel.
Skin: Wash affected areas under running water and apply a chemical burn treatment.
Severe burns require immediate medical attention.
Clothing: If large areas of clothing have been splashed or soaked, the clothing must be removed and the
acid must be neutralized with a baking soda or soda ash solution, and then rinsed under running water. If
the clothing is rinsed quickly enough, the chances of damage to the material are lessened.
Acid-resistant boots should always be checked before wearing, for any acid puddles that may have
formed inside the boot.