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Safety tips





BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY TIPS

DON'TS
    1. Don't smoke in the charging area.
    2. Don't disconnect or connect batter to charger while charger is operating.
    3. Don't overfill battery cells.
    4. Don't discharge more than 80% or below specific gravity of 1.160.
    5. Don't allow discharged battery to sit long periods before recharging.
    6. Don't leave battery cover in closed position during recharge.

DO'S
    1. Do wear safety glasses while working on or around your battery.
    2. Do keep caps on all cells while operating, charging, and washing.
    3. Do keep water level above splash guard at all times.
    4. Do add water, if necessary, after the battery is fully charged.
    5. Do use distilled or deionized water.
    6. Do check that charger is operating after hook-up to the battery.
    7. Do wash hands after working on or around your battery.
    8. Do set charger for equalized option at least once per month, but no more than once per week.
    9. Do use proper OSHA approved equipment and methods for changing and lifting batteries.
    10. Do use automatic start/stop charge control(s) to prevent overcharging and undercharging.





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