![]() Never make a habit of giving short charges during lunch or break time.Acid loss shortens run time, generates more heat, and requires costly shop service to correct. It will cause overflow on the next charge cycle. We recommend that batteries be rinsed every spring and fall (or as needed), to remove the acid residue from the battery. Acid vapors escape during charge, and an acid residue will form around the vent cap area even under normal circumstances.If it is allowed to accumulate, it can dramatically shorten the life of the battery and make checking and adding water an unpleasant experience which employees will tend to avoid, as well as the obvious safety concerns. Over time, acid left on top of the battery will form clumps of conductive white corrosion.If not rinsed away, the conductivity can cause the battery to discharge itself, even while it is not in use, and generate addition heat during use and recharge. The spilled acid is both highly conductive and corrosive.Use enough water to thoroughly dilute the spilled acid to the extent that it is not harmful to the environment. If a battery ever overflows, rinse it with water immediately afterwards (baking soda optional) to prevent corrosion on top of and beneath the battery. ![]() The additional space is necessary for expansion while gassing at the end of charge. If low, add only enough water to cover the Element Protector by approx.On both new and reconditioned batteries, we recommend you check 2 or 3 pilot cells every 5 charges to verify the water level is just above the perforated Element Protector (see diagram) after charge.Reconditioned or older batteries may require water every 5 charges. every 10 charges for the first few years. Failure to do so or selecting this option on a daily basis will harm the battery and shorten its effective life. every 10 to 20 cycles to keep the battery performing at peak efficiency. Select “weekend”, “equalize” or “weekly” charge (depending on your brand of charger) approx.It will spread the cycle life of the battery over a much longer period of time, and ensure you get the maximum number of productive years from your investment. If your application is light to medium duty, or sporadic, charge only when necessary rather than daily. New batteries are designed to provide a minimum of 1,500 charge “cycles”.Other applications, such as Solar or “Off-Grid” may vary. ![]() reaches 80% depth of discharge (near the “red zone” on most discharge meters), not before.
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