Flooded battery maintenance – Exide Technologies GB3912 User Manual

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FLOODED BATTERY

MAINTENANCE

• Always keep flame and metal items away from the battery.
• Keep the battery clean and dry.
• If the battery temperature is above 110˚F (43˚C), cool the

battery before charging or operating.

• Keep the vent caps securely in place while operating or

charging.

• Keep the battery compartment and battery cover open

during charging.

• Add approved water *after charging - never add acid.
• Keep the electrolyte level above the plates (see

illustration).

• After a full charge, the battery should be allowed to cool

approximately 8 hours prior to another discharge cycle.
Proper cool time is necessary after charging to avoid
battery damage at higher temperatures.

• For battery recycling, call 888-438-5865 in the U.S.A.
and Canada and 630-862-2225 in Mexico.
• Refer to the appropriate Installation and Operating

Instructions for further information.

GB3912 2012-03

GNB SERVICE

888-563-6300

CAUTION - DO NOT OVER FILL. MOISTURE
ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERIES INDICATES
OVERFILLING HAS OCCURRED.

WATERING INSTRUCTIONS

Always use distilled water or water that

is known to be free of abnormally high
amounts of impurities.

Proper Electrolyte Level

The electrolyte level must be kept between
the “High Watering Level” (within 1/8" of
the bottom of the cell cover vent - see
drawing) and the plates as shown in the
drawing. The batteries should be filled to
the “High Watering Level” only at the end
of the charging period.

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