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TORNADO FK 3000
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Introduction
This section is designed to instruct your personnel in methods of maintenance on the Tornado
FK 3000. By following these procedures, repair costs and down time will be greatly reduced.
These procedures are for simple repairs that can easily be done by your own personnel.
WARNING
Battery acid is toxic and corrosive; avoid bodily
contact.
First Aid:
EYES:
Wash with liberal quantities of running
water for 15 minutes.
SKIN:
Flush area with plentiful amounts of
running water.
INGESTION: Give milk to drink, DO NOT induce
vomiting, call a physician.
SPILLS:
Wash with water or neutralize with
sodium carbonate or bicarbonate
(baking soda).
Battery Care
Batteries must be checked daily. The water level
must be maintained at least 1/4” above top of cell
plates in each battery.
1. Raise top cover and lock in place.
2. If you use a hydrometer to check charge
level in each cell, check this
before
adding
water.
3. Remove battery caps and fill each cell 1/4”-
1/2” above the tops of the lead plates.
NOTE: Fill batteries with distilled water only. This
will increase battery life substantially.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the battery cells. Do not use a hose
or pail. If batteries are accidentally overfilled,
remove excess water with a hydrometer or similar
device. Dispose of excess in accordance with local,
state and federal regulations.
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