Lucent Technologies Victory Class Batteries WP-93936
Issue 1 May 2000
Maintenance 8 - 9
Cleaning Cell
Jars and Covers
Perform this procedure annually.
Never use solvents, detergents, glass cleaners, special battery cleaning
materials, oils, waxes or polishes on the plastic containers or covers,
since these materials may attack the plastic and cause it to craze or
crack. Cracks and crazing of the plastic components may not be
observed for months, but eventually the condition will occur and in
many cases result in large cracks in the containers or covers causing
failure and leakage of electrolyte. Covers and containers should be
clean and dry at all times.
Cleaning Cell Jars and Covers
Step
Action
1
Wipe the outside of the cells as necessary with a cloth
moistened with water to remove dust and ordinary dirt. If
electrolyte is spilled on the covers, neutralize it with a cloth
moistened with a solution of baking soda and water mixed in
the proportion of one pound of baking soda to one gallon of
water. When fizzing stops as fresh baking soda solution is
applied, wipe with a water-moistened cloth to remove all traces
of soda.
2
Properly dispose of cleaning cloths.
Note: Electrolyte is considered to be Hazardous Waste. After
cleaning corroded areas, dispose of cleaning cloths according
to local, state, and federal regulations.
