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Maintenance
Service & Maintenance
Batteries should be carefully inspected on a regular
basis in order to detect and correct potential problems
before they can do harm. This routine should be started
when the batteries are first received.
Inspection
•
Look for cracks in the case
•
Check the battery, terminals and connections to
make sure they are clean, free of dirt, fluids and
corrosion
•
All battery cables and their connections should
be tight, intact, and NOT broken or frayed
•
Replace any damaged batteries
•
Replace any damaged cables
•
Check torque on terminal bolts
Troubleshooting
Battery Won’t Turn On:
Symptom
Does the battery turn on for a short
time, then turn itself off?
Description
The battery is likely in a low voltage or
low SOC.
Action
Connect to charger and turn on the
battery.
Symptom
Was the battery left on or stored for
extended periods of time?
Description
The battery will turn itself off at 5%
SOC. If left sitting at a low SOC, the
battery may have discharged itself
completely and cannot be used.
Action
Do not use. Replace and recycle.
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