Bolens TMO-33920A - Manual (Page 7)

Screwdriver
Manifold
on Battery
Clear Plastic
Drain Tube
\
FIGURE 1.
ACTIVATING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Fill Caps
Large Tab
Filling
Adapter
FIGURE 2.
Ai
DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on page
6. Antidote:
EXTERNAL—Flush with water,
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Seek prompt medical attention. EYES: Flush with
cool water for at least 15 minutes, then seek immediate
medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all
lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, matches, etc.)
away. Be sure to charge battery only in well-ventilated
areas.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
1
.
4.
5.
6
.
Upon opening the battery pack, you should receive
acid pack, battery, drain tube, filling adapter and
hardware.
AC
WARNING
2
.
3.
7.
8
.
9.
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC
ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO­
SIVE GASES (when electrolyte has
been added).
Place the battery on table or workbench to be filled.
Place one end of clear plastic drain tube on
-manifold of battery. See figure 1.
NOTE
Some batteries may already have
the drain tube installed, in which
case it may be necessary to snip off
the sealed end.
Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat­
tery with a screwdriver. Care should be taken not
to damage the fill caps. See figure 1.
Lay acid package down, with “push in” facing up.
Using thumb, push in small perforated tab at dot
on front of package. Tear down large tab to solid
line, exposing hose. Do not use any sharp object
to open acid package.
Pull out hose from package and hold upright.
Squeeze hose forcing all acid back into package.
Cut off tip of hose and insert filling adapter. See
'figure 2.
Fill each cell to upper level marked on front of bat­
tery. Replace fill caps on battery. See figure 2.
Allow battery to sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Add addi­
tional acid, if necessary, to bring it up to the proper
level.
The battery can be charged after the 20 minutes
sitting period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY
(DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a maximum bench
rate of 1.4 amperes until the specific gravity
reading is 1.260-1.280. Charge for a minimum of
2 hours and a maximum of 8 hours.
NOTE
Charging rate after battery has been
put into operation: The battery is to
be charged for a period of 14-16
hours.
NO LONGER THAN 30
HOURS.
After battery has been in service,
add only distilled water. Do not add
acid.