TM 5-3805-262-20INSTALLATION (SHEET 1 OF 2)Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Wear protective goggles andgloves when handling electrolyte or batteries. Avoid contact with skin,eyes, clothes, and don’t breathe vapors.NOTEI 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 rei 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 npoured 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 evenwith split ring at bottom of cell opening, go to step (d) below. Ife 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, checklevel, and add electrolyte as necessary .Flush empty electrolyte container several times using clear water toremove 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 indicatesl 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 ntb a t t e r y .Check specific gravity of electrolyte in new battery (page 5-144). Ifdifference between any two cells is more than 0.050, charge battery(page 5-146) . If difference is still more than 0.050, new battery isd 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 batteryby yourself. If you are injured, seek medical attention immediately.(g)Install batteries (11) in battery compartment by grasping and liftingbattery rope handles with an assistant . Position post end of batteriesat left side of battery compartment.5-151
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