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– Check and charge battery if the voltage drops
below 12.5 V.
– Keep the battery top free of grime.
– Clean terminals and connectors if necessary.
– For storage, pull battery or disconnect battery
cables.
BATTERY STORAGE
Battery storage is critical for battery life, it is im-
portant to follow the above battery maintenance
check list to keep an optimal condition.
Always remove battery from vehicle for storage.
Keeping the battery in vehicle for storage may lead
to contacts degradation/corrosion and case dam-
age if freezing occurs. A discharged battery will
freeze and break in area where freezing point is
experienced. Electrolyte leakage will damage sur-
rounding parts.
Regularly charging the battery during storage will
prevent cell sulfation.
Keep in mind that higher storage temperatures
cause faster self-discharge and require checking
more often.
BATTERY CARE
REMINDER
Through proper maintenance and care, today’s
modern batteries can survive long storage peri-
ods, however one must adhere to the proper main-
tenance procedures as specified in this bulletin.
It is a good practice to strictly follow all activated
batteries and apply the maintenance procedure to
keep them at a high level of performance.
All batteries which did not receive proper periodic
maintenance will not be covered by the warranty.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Here are important safety things to keep in mind
before working with batteries. Any person who
intends to work with batteries should read and
understand the information contained on the fol-
lowing safety warnings before doing so.
WARNING
Store the battery in a cool, dry place out of di-
rect sunlight.
WARNING
Absolutely no smoking, sparks or open
flames around batteries. Batteries can pro-
duce hydrogen and oxygen; if they ignite the
battery can rupture.
WARNING
Properly connect charger to battery: positive
to positive, negative to negative. Unplug the
charger or turn it off before you disconnect
the leads; that cuts down on the chance of
sparks.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection, protective
gloves and protective clothing.
WARNING
Clean up acid spills immediately, using a wa-
ter and baking soda solution to neutralize.
WARNING
If sulfuric acid is swallowed or splashed in the
eyes, take immediate action. While the dilut-
ed sulfuric acid used as electrolyte can burn
the skin, this type of injury is generally less
serious. Sulfuric acid in the eyes can cause
blindness. Serious internal injuries or death
can result from ingesting sulfuric acid.
WARNING
The sealed VRLA battery will not be topped
off during its life. Never pry off sealing caps:
it is dangerous and damaging. Water cannot
be added to the sealed VRLA battery.
WARNING
Always ventilate battery charging area.
WARNING
Always stop charging if the battery becomes
really warm to the touch. Let it cool down
for 6 - 12 hours and resume charging. Over-
charging can warp plates, making future
charging
difficult or impossible. Watch
charging times carefully, or ideally, use a
Yuasa
† Automatic Charger. A battery that
is too hot can rupture.
† Yuasa is a registered trademark of Yuasa Battery Inc.
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