Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1 Scope.

This manual is for all levels of maintenance on lead-acid batteries. The lead-acid

storage batteries covered in this manual are used in different types of military

equipment.

1-2 Maintenance Forms and Records.

Required Maintenance forms and records are listed and explained in DA PAM 738-750,

The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

1-3 Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR).

If your equipment needs improvement, let us know. Send us and EIR. You, the user,

are the only one who can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know

why you do not like the design. Tell us why a procedure is hard to perform. Put your

improvement on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail SF 368 to us at:

Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-

TR-E/MPA, Warren, Ml 48397-5000. A reply will be furnished to you.

Section II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1-4 Purpose.

A storage battery is an electro-chemical device. It stores chemical energy which is

released as electrical energy. When the battery is connected to an external load such

as a starter, the chemical energy is converted into electrical energy and current flows

through the circuit.

1-5 Capabilities and Features.

The lead-acid storage battery performs three (3) functions in automotive applications.

These are:

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