| Checking electrolyte level in battery |
| The correct electrolyte level is an important factor in ensuring long battery service life. |
WARNING | Risk of injury when handling electrolyte. |
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| Observe safety instructions when handling battery electrolyte → Anchor. |
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| Wear eye protection and protective clothing → Anchor. |
| Risk of explosion due to naked flames, fires and smoking. |
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| Use only an electric hand torch to illuminate the inside of the battery housing. |
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| Never illuminate the inside of the battery housing with a naked flame. |
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| Never bring a naked flame or a burning cigarette into the vicinity of the battery. |
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| If the „min“ and „max“ marks are visible on the outside of the battery, only perform an external visual inspection. |
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| The electrolyte level must be above the „min“ mark, but may not exceed the „max“ mark. |
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| If it is difficult to detect the „min“ and „max“ marks on the outside of the battery or they cannot be seen through the battery housing , unscrew the sealing plugs. |
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| Check the electrolyte level by making a visual inspection of the inside of the battery. |
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| The electrolyte level must coincide with the internal level mark (plastic moulding). This corresponds to the „max“ marking on the outside. |
Caution | Risk of corrosion due to escaping electrolyte. |
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| The battery openings must be fitted with the correct type of genuine sealing plugs to ensure proper sealing of the battery cover (different types). Only use genuine sealing plugs of the same type when renewing missing or damaged sealing plugs. |
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| The plugs must be fitted with an O-ring. |
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| If the electrolyte level is too low, the battery must be renewed. Do not top up with distilled water. |
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| Screw sealing plugs of battery cells back in again. |
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