Bolens 132-698A - Manual (Page 5)

Battery
Acid-
Pack
Filling
Adapter
/
\
Hardware
Drain
Tube
FIGURE 2.
Manifold on
Battery
Clear Plastic
Drain Tube
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it
into any sink or drain. Before discarding empty
electrolyte containers, rinse them with a
neutralizing soiution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to
battery while charger is turned on as it can
cause sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, match­
es, lighters) away from the battery as the
hydrogen gas generated during charging can
be combustible.
G. As a further precaution, only charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area.
*Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
ACTIVATING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY
—1. Upon opening the battery pack, you should
receive acid pack, battery, drain tube, filling
adapter and hardware. See figure 2.
DANGER
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC
ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO­
SIVE GASES (when electrolyte has
been added).
2. Place the battery on table or workbench to be
filled.
-3. Place one end of clear plastic drain tube on
manifold of battery. See figure 3.
FIGURE 3.
Screwdriver Fill Caps
NOTE
Some batteries may already have
the drain tube installed, in which
case it may be necessary to snip off
the sealed end.
4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the
-—battery with a screwdriver. Care should be
taken not to damage the fill caps. See figure 4.
FIGURE 4.