R.P.S. Corporation MAGNUM series, Service Manual

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Magnum Service Manual V1.0
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BATTERY SYSTEM
HANDLING BATTERY ACID
Battery acid, or electrolyte, is a solution of sulfuric acid and water that can destroy clothing
and burn the skin. Use extreme caution when handling electrolyte and keep an acid neu-
tralizing solution - such as baking soda or house hold ammonia mixed with water - readily
available. When handling batteries:
Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection.
If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, immediately force the eye open and flood it with
clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
If electrolyte is taken internally, drink large quantities of water or milk. DO NOT induce
vomiting. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills on a machine or in a work area. After
neutralizing, rinse contaminated area clean with water.
WATER
When servicing batteries the recommended water to use is distilled water when adding it
to the electrolyte. However, any water that is safe to drink, with the exception of mineral or
flavored waters, is safe to use in a battery. Do not use water with a high mineral content.
Avoid using metal containers to store acid or water. The metal impurities in the water will
diminish the performance of the battery. Liquids besides water such as vinegar, anti-freeze,
salt water and alcohol or harmful acids such as nitric, hydrochloric or acetic will cause se-
vere grid damage and completely ruin a battery.
BATTERY TERMINAL TYPES
Batteries are made with an assortment of different battery terminal configurations. The
most common in the industry are listed here. It is best to replace batteries with the exact
type of battery that was in the machine including the battery terminal type. If you change
battery terminal types the battery cables must be changed to match the new style termi-
nals..
TAPERED TOP TERMINAL (S.A.E. POST)
The tapered top design uses terminal posts built to SAE
standards so that all SAE style clamps will fit any bat-
tery with these posts. The negative terminal is made
slightly smaller than the positive to reduce the possibil-
ity of hooking up a battery in reverse.