Visual Inspection

Visual Inspection

Visually inspect battery before performing measurements, e.g. no-load voltage, specific gravity of electrolyte or battery test.

CAUTION:
- Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries.
- Always wear suitable protective clothing.

- Check for the following:
- Battery housing damage. Electrolyte can leak out if the housing is damaged.
- Battery posts (battery cable terminals) damaged. Proper contact of connections is not ensured if battery posts are damaged. This may then result in cable burn-out and electrical system malfunctions.
- Battery's original sealing plugs fitted. The sealing plugs must be fitted with an O-ring. Only use sealing plugs of same type (same as original equipment) if originals are lost or damaged.