Lucent Technologies Victory Class Batteries WP-93936
8 - 10 Maintenance
Issue 1 May 2000
Cleaning
Battery Stands,
Cabinets, and
Miscellaneous
Equipment
Perform this procedure annually.
Flame
Arrestors,
Contamination
Perform this procedure annually.
If electrolyte levels are permitted to exceed the high level mark at full
charge, it is possible for electrolyte to be pumped up into the vent and
contaminate the porous stone. In such cases it will be necessary to
remove the flame arrestor, replacing it with another flame arrestor, for
cleaning. Adjust the electrolyte level, while the battery is on float
charge, to between the high and low level lines.
Clean the contaminated flame arrestor stone in a mild solution of
baking soda and water. Provide a final rinse in water and allow the
stone to dry. All white deposits should be removed from the stone if the
procedure was performed successfully.
Cleaning Battery Stands, Cabinets, and Miscellaneous
Equipment
Step
Action
1
Wipe battery stands, cabinets, etc., at regular intervals with a
cloth dampened in clean water.
2
Clean corrosion on metal battery stands with a metal brush.
Warning
Never bring the wire brush close to cell terminals and
intercell connectors.
3
Wipe corroded areas with a cloth dampened with a weak soda
solution, then wipe with a cloth dampened in clean water.
Note: Electrolyte is considered to be Hazardous Waste. After
cleaning corroded areas, dispose of cleaning cloths according
to local, state, and federal regulations.
