StarEv AP48-04, Руководство пользователя и руководство по обслуживанию

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plates. Keeping the water at the correct level after a full charge will prevent having to worry about
the water level at a different state of charge.
It is recommended that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how often you
must water your batteries. Important things to remember:
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Do not let the plates get exposed to air. This will corrode the plates.
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Do not fill past the water level in the filling well to the cap. This most likely will cause the
battery to overflow acid, consequently losing capacity and causing corrosion.
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Do not use water with a high mineral content. Use distilled or de-ionized water only.
WARNING:
The electrolyte is a solution of acid and water so skin contact should be avoided.
Watering procedure
1|
Open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells.
2|
Check electrolyte level; the minimum level is at the top of the plates.
3|
If necessary add just enough water to cover the plates at this time.
4|
Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional water (refer to the
Charging
section).
5|
Once charging is completed, open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells.
6|
Add water until the electrolyte level is 1/8" below the bottom of the fill well.
7|
A piece of rubber can be used safely to help determine the level.
8|
Clean, replace, and tighten all vent caps.
CAUTION:
Never add acid to a battery.
Testing
: Visual inspection alone is not sufficient to determine the overall health of the battery. Both
open-circuit voltage and specific gravity readings can give a good indication of the batteries’ charge
level, age, and health. Routine voltage and gravity checks will not only show the state of charge but
also help spot signs of improper maintenance, such as undercharging and over-watering, and
possibly even locate a bad or weak battery. The following steps outline how to properly perform
routine voltage and specific gravity testing on batteries.