Still RX60-16, Original Instructions Manual

Page: 300 / 412

5
Operation
Handling the battery
Checking the battery condition, acid
level and acid density
WARNING
The electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid)
is poisonous and caustic!
– Observe safety regulations for
handling battery acid; see chapter
"Battery acid".
– Wear personal protective equip-
ment (rubber gloves, apron and
protection goggles).
– Rinse away spilt battery acid
immediately with plenty of water!
CAUTION
Risk of damage!
– Heed the information in the operating instructi-
ons for the battery.
– Remove the battery from the truck.
– Inspect battery for cracked housing, raised
plate sand acid leaks.
– Have defective batteries repaired by the
authorised service centre.
6321_003-126
1
2
– Open filler cap (1) and check the acid level.
For batteries with "caged cell plugs", the liquid
must reach the bottom of the cage.
For batteries without "caged cell plugs", the
liquid must reach a height of approx. 10 to 15
mm above the lead plates.
– Top up missing fluid with distilled water only.
– Clean the battery cell cover and dry if
necessary.
– Remove any oxidation residues on the
battery terminals and then apply acid-free
grease to the terminals.
– Tighten the battery-terminal clips (2) to a
torque of 22–25 Nm (depending on the size
of the terminal screws used).
– Check acid density with an acid siphon.
After charging, the acid density must be
between 1.28 and 1.30 kg/l.
288 170525 EN - 10/2016