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Safety instructions
3.5 Instructions for Use for Starter Batteries
1. Removal and installation of the battery
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Before removing the battery, switch off the engine and all power consumers.
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Avoid short circuits due to tools.
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When removing, first disconnect the negative pole (-), then the positive pole (+).
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Clean battery terminals and pole terminals and treat with acid-free grease.
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Clean the footprint / support before installing the battery.
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Tighten the battery firmly.
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When installing, first connect positive pole (+), then negative pole (-).
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Make sure that the pole terminals are secure.
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Leave at least one gas outlet unlocked.
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This also applies to the return transport of used batteries.
2. External loading
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Read and follow the operating instructions of the charger manufacturer!
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Check electrolyte level before charging and level if necessary.
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Disconnect the battery cable and remove the battery from the vehicle.
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Ensure good room ventilation.
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Use only suitable DC chargers.
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Connect the positive pole (+) of the battery to the plus output of the charger.
Connect negative pole (-) accordingly.
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Only switch on the charger after the battery has been connected and switch off
the charger after charging.
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Charging current should be 1/10 Ah of battery capacity.
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Interrupt the charge if the acid temperature exceeds 55 ˚C.
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Battery is fully charged if charging voltage does not increase within 2 hours.
3. Maintenance
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Keep the battery clean and dry.
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Do not use any improvers.
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Do not open the battery.
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If the starting power is insufficient, recharge the battery.
4. Start Help
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Use only standardized jump leads and observe their instructions for use.
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Use only batteries of the same nominal voltage.
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Switch off the engine from the helping vehicle.
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First connect both positive terminals (+) with the red jumper cable. Then connect a pole tongs
to the negative pole (-) of the dispenser battery. Then clamp the second pole on one of the bare
spots of the needy single-axle tractor.
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Start the helping vehicle, then max. The engine of the auxiliary towing vehicle max. Start 15
seconds.
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Disconnect the cable in reverse order.
