TM 5-3805-292-23
0009
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - Continued.
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
ITEM
MAN-
NOT FULLY MISSION
SERVICE
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
WARN I N G
To avoid injury, eye protecton and acid-resistant gloves
i
must be worn when working around batteries. Do not
smoke, use open flame, make sparks, or create other
ignition sources around batteries. If a battery is giving off
gases, it can explode and cause injury to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, watches, and
bracelets. If jewelry or a tool contacts a battery terminal,
a direct short will result in instant heating, damage to
equipment, and injury to personnel.
Sulfuric acid contained in batteries can cause serious
burns. If battery corrosion or electrolyte makes contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing, take immediate action to stop
the corrosive burning effects.
Failure to follow these procedures may result in death or
serious injury to personnel.
C AU T I O N
If battery compartm nt is corroded, it will be necessary to
e
remove batteries and clean compartment to remove acid
residue and corrosion.
Buildup of dirt or corrosion on batteries may lead to
electrical malfunctions.
Batteries
3
Initial 100
1.0
a. Open battery box cover (TM 5-
Hours
3805-292-10).
b. Remove batteries. Inspect
Battery case is cracked,
batteries for evidence of a cracked leaking, or missing.
case (WP 0130).
c. Clean tops of batteries with a
clean rag.
d. Clean battery terminals with an
abrasive cloth.
e. Check battery cables for
Battery cables damaged
corrosion.
or corroded.
f. Install batteries (WP 0130).
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