Saipa Tiba 2, Owner'S Manual

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Storing Battery
Storing Battery
- Fix the battery firmly and safely in
its place.
- Keep the battery completely dry
and clean in its place.
- Keep the battery terminals and
connections clean and tight.
- If there is electrolyte on the battery
terminals, wash it immediately with
a solution of water and baking soda.
- If the vehicle will not be used for
an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
- Check the water level of the
battery initially installed on your
vehicle.
Attention
If the battery becomes
discharged or any abnormal
indications appear, consult
an authorized SAIPA company
dealer.
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Battery
Before working on the battery,
notice to the following instructions.
- Keep away any cigarette, fire,
and spark from the battery.
- Hydrogen gas is strictly
flammable. This gas is
generated in each cell of the
battery continuously and it will
explode in the case of firing.
- If your eyes touch with the
electrolyte, wash them at least
for fifteen minutes with water and
consult a doctor for treatment. If
it is possible, use a wet towel
or sponge to clean your eyes
before getting medical aids.
- If your skin touches the
electrolyte of the battery, wash
it totally with water. If you feel
any pain or burning, consult
immediately for medical
treatment.
- Keep away the battery out of
reach of children due to sulfuric
acid inside it.
- When carrying a battery with
plastic body, be cautious not to
apply pressure on its body. This
may cause acid leakage which
may injure your skin.
- When the battery cables are
connected, do not charge the
battery.
Environment and vehicle
Battery
One of the most important pollution
of vehicle battery is lead and sulfuric
acid. Therefore, you should not
leave the used and old batteries in
the environment. You should give
them to the authorized stations.