TM 5-4320-300-144-6. INSTALLATION OF SEPARATELY PACKED COMPONENTSa. The battery is shipped dry, and installed in battery box.WARNINGCAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIESSevere bums or blindness may result if battery electrolyte comesin contact with skin or eyes. Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly withcold water if in contact with electrolyte.BATTERIES GENERATE FLAMMABLE GAS• Leave battery vent plugs installed while battery is beingcharged.• Charge battery in a well-ventilated area.• Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producingequipment in the vicinity of charging battery.NOTEDo not use tropical electrolyte. Tropical electrolyte has alower specific gravity and results in a lower batteryreserve capacityb. 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 abovebattery plates. Install fill plugs and charge battery.d. Connect positive (+) battery terminal first and tighten bolt securely. Then connect negative (-) batteryterminal and tighten bolt securely.e. Lightly coat battery terminals with grease (Military Specification MIL-G-10924).Change 1 4-5
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