SAFT AMERICA INC.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4579
24-31-05
PAGE 401
Jan 30/98
CLEANING
1.
General
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE PETROLEUM SPIRITS, TRICHLOROETHYLENE OR
OTHER SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING THE BATTERY. USE OF THESE
PRODUCTS MAY DETERIORATE THE INTEGRITY OF METAL PARTS.
A.
The following items are required to perform the cleaning procedures (equivalent
substitutes can be used):
Stiff bristle brush (nonmetallic)
Dry compressed air source, less than 20 psi (1.4 bar)
Safety goggles
Lubricant (non-acid petroleum jelly)
Soft, clean cloth (two required)
Isopropyl alcohol (or non petroleum based) degreasing agent
Running water
Soap
Distilled or de-ionized water
2.
Light Cleaning (Assembled Battery)
A.
Discharge the battery.
NOTE:
All ( ) part identification numbers herein are IPL, Fig 1 item numbers.