Placing Dry-Charged Battery in Service.

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(4) Recheck the battery electrolyte for specific gravity and temperature.

(5) Note the difference in readings between steps (2) and (4) above.

(6) Charge battery to a fully charged state.

4-10. Placing Dry-Charged Battery in Service.

NOTE

This is a dry-charged, lead-acid battery. When placing

into service, identify the "in-service" Month/Year by

removing the proper tabs from the permanent label on

the top of the battery.

CAUTION

Do not remove sealing devices until ready to fill battery.

a. Remove and dispose of any sealing devices which seal each of the battery

cells during shipment and storage.

b. Remove vent caps and fill each cell with the over-packed electrolyte (only) to

the bottom of cell opening. Temperature of the battery and electrolyte must be

above 60 degrees F. (15.5 C), but preferably not above 100 degrees F (37.8

C.).

c. After filling to the proper level, allow the battery to stand for at least 2 hours

(required), or 24 hours (preferred/recommended). Check and record

electrolyte specific gravity of each cell, correcting the reading to 80 degrees F

(26.7 C.).

d. Add electrolyte, if necessary, to bring fluid level in each cell to the proper,

indicated level.

NOTE

After filling battery, install and finger tighten vent/filler caps.

Rinse container at once but it is desired rinse three times with

baking soda and water. You may dispose of as trash.

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