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Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-4 Introduction. This section contains instructions covering maintenance functions for the operator on the pumping
assembly Personnel required are listed only if the task requires more than one. After completing each maintenance
procedure, perform operational check to be sure that equipment is operating correctly.
3-5. MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY
This task covers: Inspect
INITIAL SETUP
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Distilled Water (Item 11, Appendix D)
WARNING
Wire Brush (Item 2, Appendix D)
Do
not
smoke
while
servicing
batteries.
Explosive gases are emitted from batteries in
operation Ignition of these gases can cause
severe personal injury. Wear safety glasses and
rubber gloves.
Equipment Conditions
Pumping assembly is shutdown (para. 2-8).
INSPECT. (Figure 3-1)
(1)
Open battery access door (1).
(2)
Check cables (2) for loose connections and corrosion. Tighten loose connections. Using wire brush, clean
corrosion from cables as required
(3)
Remove caps (3) and check fluid level in cells If fluid is not visible in any cell, fill to just below bottom of cap.
(4)
Close battery access door
Figure 3-1. Pumping Assembly Batteries
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