INTERVAL
ITEM
NO.
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
PROCEDURE
Equipment is
Not Ready/
Available
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Table 2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Continued
B - Before Operation
A - After Operation
D - During Operation
W - Weekly
B
D
A
W
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Battery Cables.
There are signs of
arcing, or potential
WARNING
grounding of
positive side of
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark
battery.
producing equipment in the vicinity of battery.
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
Serious injury could occur from the careless
handling of storage batteries or battery electrolyte
(acid). If acid is splashed on the skin, wash the
affected area immediately with plenty of clean
water. If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash
immediately with plenty of clean water and get
medical attention.
CAUTION
Avoid making contact across the two battery
posts. This can result in severe arcing.
Damage to insulation of positive battery cable
that would allow conductor to contact any
metallic surface of the pump will cause battery
charge to be drained.
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