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Filling batteries in freezing temperatures:
To fill batteries in temperatures below freezing the fill system installed into the vehicle is
designed to handle being frozen. One step that can be taken to help prevent any issues is after
filling the batteries with water lower the male coupling on the vehicle and press the valve on
the end of the coupling. This will release any pressure and drains some of the water in the
hose out which helps with expansion when the water freezes in the hose. If you are in a
climate with long periods (1 month or longer) of freezing weather the vehicle will need to be
able to be placed in a location above freezing to allow the fill system to thaw so the batteries
can once again be filled. If the vehicle can’t be placed in a location above freezing it is
possible that the fill system will thaw just after a re-charge. Normally it’s a good idea to only
fill the batteries with water before a re-charge but this is one exception. Also note that the fill
tube which has the primer bulb should have all water removed from it if kept in below
freezing temperatures.