Tayana TAYANA-48, Owner'S Manual

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amount of electrolyte spilled on clothing will destroy the clothing.
Electrolyte Level
The electrolyte level in a battery should never be allowed
to fall low enough to expose the plates. This not only results in a
loss of battery capacity while the battery is low, but also causes
hardening of the active material on the battery plates. This will
result in a permanent loss of battery capacity.
CAUTION!
Use only pure distilled water to replenish electrolyte levels.
The water from many city water supply systems is unsatisfactory
for battery use.
Discharged State
Leaving a battery in a discharged state for any length of
time can also result in a permanent loss of capacity for the
battery. Doing so, in cold weather, can destroy the battery, since
it will freeze at relatively low temperatures.
Clean Connections
Keep battery connections clean and tight. A cupful of
strong baking soda solution and a toothbrush will clean
corrosion from the terminals and neutralize any spilled acid. Do
not allow any of the solution to enter the battery cells. A coating
of petroleum jelly on the battery terminals will inhabit corrosion.
Battery Isolator Switch
There are isolator switches for each bank of batteries. Tie
switches are installed between engine starting and generator
starting batteries.
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