UniCarriers FD160-2, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MEASURES AGAINST COLD OR HOT WEATHER
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Cautions to be taken when handling battery
Gases produced by the battery can be explosive. Do not
smoke. Do not use open flame for inspection.
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No fire. Do not smoke. Keep sparks or open flame
away from the battery.
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Keep proper electrolyte level. If the level is too low
(below LOWER LEVEL), the battery will build up heat,
leading to an explosion.
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Have a good ventilation. Do not use or store batteries
in a closed place or an area where ventilation is poor.
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Avoid electroshock accident. Wear rubber gloves when
servicing and inspecting the battery.
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Sulfuric acid. The electrolyte is sulfuric acid and thus
it might cause burns or blindness if it comes in contact
with the skin, eye, or clothing.
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If electrolyte comes in contact with your skin or
clothing, wash it away using a copious amount of
water immediately.
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If electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash your eyes
with a copious amount of water immediately and get
medical attention.
Battery care
CAUTION
Never pour hot water over the battery case even if you find
it difficult to start the engine. The battery case might break,
causing a serious accident.
The battery hardly freezes and works efficiently when it is
completely charged and has a greater specific gravity of the
electrolyte.
If the electrolyte freezes, the battery case will be broken. Keep the
battery in fully charged condition at all times.
The battery electrolyte usually freezes at about -35°C when the
battery is in a fully charged condition.
To prevent freezing
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Keep the battery’s state of charge to more than 70%.
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Keep the specific gravity of electrolyte at 1.280 or less.
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When the truck is not in use, remove the battery from the truck
and store in a warm place.
NOTE
When adding purified water to the battery, make sure to add it
immediately before charging or starting the truck.