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Inspection and maintenance of the battery
The battery is designed to start the motor and supply the consumers with the engine off when the generator does not produce electricity. To service the battery needed eye protection and hands, soda, petroleum jelly, a puller wire to the terminal of the battery and tool for cleaning the wires and terminals. If the battery has a plug in the banks to measure the density of the electrolyte require a hydrometer. By car can be installed maintenance-free battery, maintenance is reduced to keeping clean the body and terminals. In these batteries no antimony, have harmful effects on the plate, and the housing cover is installed separator, electrolyte and absorbent pair then returns it to the battery banks, thereby avoiding the evaporation of water, leading to a decrease in the level of the electrolyte. As a result of maintaining a stable level of the electrolyte of the battery service life is substantially increased. In the case of maintenance-free batteries the battery status can be checked up only the voltmeter.
A WARNING From the side vents maintenance-free batteries in small quantities hydrogen is released, so you can not keep the battery near open flames, sparks, do not smoke. |
Periodically check the condition of the body or the battery cover for damage. Check for loose wiring terminals connected to the battery terminals to ensure good contact and check all the wires for cracks and abrasions. If there are obvious signs of corrosion in the form of white fat, then you need to remove the clamp wire to the terminal, brush them with the battery terminals and replace. Corrosion can be minimized by applying a layer of viscous oil or lubricant on the wire clamps and terminal after installation. Make sure that was not damaged by the protective rubber cap positive terminal (if any). The cap must completely cover the terminal. Make sure the battery holder is in good condition and the clamping screws are tightened. If the battery is removed from the holder when it is installed, make sure that on the basis of the foreign objects do not lie. When tightening the clamping screws, do not overtighten them. Places corrosion holder, battery casing and surrounding surfaces must be treated with an aqueous solution of soda, but be careful - the solution should not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Be sure to wear protective gloves. Wash all treated areas with clean water. All the metal surface of a vehicle, corroded, must be coated on the zinc-based primer and then painted. It is necessary to periodically check the density of the electrolyte in the battery to determine the load capacity of the battery. Remove the plug from the battery cans. Type in the amount of electrolyte is a hydrometer to float freely floating measuring it. On a scale to determine the density of the float. The numbers on the scale are as follows: 1.260 g / cm 3 - the battery is fully charged; 1.160 g / cm 3 - the battery is charged by half; 1.060 g / cm 3 - the battery is discharged. At the same low density of the electrolyte in all banks charge the battery pack. If only one bank discharged battery, then the battery is faulty - check it in the studio.
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