TM 5-3805-262-20
INSTALLATION (SHEET 1 OF 2)
Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Wear protective goggles and
gloves when handling electrolyte or batteries. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, clothes, and don’t breathe vapors.
NOTE
I f n e w b a t t e r y i s b e i n g i n s t a l l e d , g o t o s t e p ( a ) b e l o w . I f y o u a re
i n s t a l l i n g o r i g i n a l b a t t e r i e s , g o d i r e c t l y t o s t e p ( g ) b e l o w.
( a)
Remove battery cell caps by turning counterclockwise.
Electrolyte must be at room temperature
( a t l e a s t 6 0 d e g r e e s F ) w h e n
poured into battery cells. Do not add cold electrolyte.
(b)
( c)
(d)
( e)
( f )
Look into each battery cell. If electrolyte is seen and level is even
with split ring at bottom of cell opening, go to step (d) below. If
e l e c t r o l y t e i s n o t s e e n, c a r e f u l l y f i l l e a c h c e l l w i t h e l e c t r o l y t e
(specific gravity 1.260) to level of split ring. Wait 5 minutes, check
level, and add electrolyte as necessary .
Flush empty electrolyte container several times using clear water to
remove remaining acid. Then dispose of empty container properly.
Install battery cell caps by turning clockwise.
Connect multimeter leads across battery posts and watch multimeter.
Multimeter should indicate at least 10 volts. If multimeter indicates
l e s s t h a n 1 0 v o l t s , n e w b a t t e r y i s d e f e c t i v e . I n s t a l l a d i f f e r e nt
b a t t e r y .
Check specific gravity of electrolyte in new battery (page 5-144). If
difference between any two cells is more than 0.050, charge battery
(page 5-146) . If difference is still more than 0.050, new battery is
d e f e c t i v e . I n s t a l l a d i f f e r e n t b a t t e r y .
Battery filled with electrolyte weighs 122 pounds. Do not lift a battery
by yourself. If you are injured, seek medical attention immediately.
(g)
Install batteries (11) in battery compartment by grasping and lifting
battery rope handles with an assistant . Position post end of batteries
at left side of battery compartment.
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