TM 5-4320-300-14
4-6. INSTALLATION OF SEPARATELY PACKED COMPONENTS
a. The battery is shipped dry, and installed in battery box.
WARNING
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
Severe bums or blindness may result if battery electrolyte comes
in contact with skin or eyes. Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly with
cold water if in contact with electrolyte.
BATTERIES GENERATE FLAMMABLE GAS
• Leave battery vent plugs installed while battery is being
charged.
• Charge battery in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing
equipment in the vicinity of charging battery.
NOTE
Do not use tropical electrolyte. Tropical electrolyte has a
lower specific gravity and results in a lower battery
reserve capacity
b. Remove electrolyte from its shipping container.
c. Remove battery fill plugs and add electrolyte to each cell of the battery until level reaches split rings above
battery plates. Install fill plugs and charge battery.
d. Connect positive (+) battery terminal first and tighten bolt securely. Then connect negative (-) battery
terminal and tighten bolt securely.
e. Lightly coat battery terminals with grease (Military Specification MIL-G-10924).
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