SAFT AMERICA INC.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4579
24-31-05
PAGE 402
Jan 30/98
B.
Remove the battery cover (8), pad (9) and formed insulator (10).
WARNING
: USE CARE NOT TO TILT BATTERY WHILE VENT VALVES
ARE LOOSENED; CONTACT OF ELECTROLYTE WITH SKIN
CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
: VENT VALVES MUST BE CLOSED TO PREVENT DIRT AND
FOREIGN MATTER FROM ENTERING CELLS DURING
CLEANING. VENT VALVES SHOULD BE CLOSED AT ALL
TIMES (TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO CO
2
), EXCEPT AS
DIRECTED OTHERWISE HEREIN. OVEREXPOSURE TO CO
2
WILL AFFECT BATTERY PERFORMANCE OVER TIME.
C.
Using vent valve wrench (P/N 093382-000), make sure that the vent valves (3) of all
cell assemblies (2) are closed and secure. Do not over-tighten.
CAUTION
: DO NOT USE A WIRE BRUSH TO CLEAN CELL TOPS. CELLS
MAY BE DAMAGED.
D.
Remove white deposits (potassium carbonate) from tops of all cell assemblies (2)
using a stiff bristle nonmetallic brush.
WARNING
: TO PREVENT INJURY WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR,
DIRECT STREAM AWAY FROM BODY. USE SAFETY
GOGGLES TO PREVENT INJURY TO EYES FROM FINE DUST
PARTICLES.
E.
Disperse residual dust and particles from the battery with blasts of clean, dry,
compressed air not over 20 psi (1.4 bar).
F.
Coat cell assembly terminal nuts (5) and all intercell terminal links (11 through 15)
with a light film of non-acid petroleum jelly.
G.
Clean the exterior surfaces of the battery cover (8) and battery case (7) using a soft,
clean cloth, moistened with water. Dry with compressed air or a dry, clean cloth.
3.
Thorough Cleaning (disassembled battery)
A.
Discharge the battery (TESTING and FAULT ISOLATION).
B.
Disassemble the battery (DISASSEMBLY).