Maintenance-Free Battery With Visual Indicator
Maintenance-Free Batteries
Only maintenance-free batteries conforming to standards "TL82506 " (as of December 1997) and "VW75073" (as of August 2001) may be installed.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to contact with battery acid!
• Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures => [ There is a risk of injury from the battery
acid. ] Battery.
Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas that forms during battery charging.
• Observe warning notes and safety precautions => [ Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas
that forms during battery charging. ] Battery.
Maintenance-Free Battery with Visual Indicator
Lead acid batteries with non-removable battery cell sealing caps, with charge indicator "Magic Eye" and filled with fluid electrolyte (wet battery) are considered maintenance-free. Sealing caps are not removable for topping off with distilled water.
• If batteries with a "magic eye" are equipped with sealing plugs for production reasons only, the plugs are covered with plastic sheeting.
• The covering must not be removed and distilled water must not be added.
• Only perform a visual inspection.
The "magic eye" - arrow - gives information about the electrolyte level and charge condition of the battery by means of a color display. Possible color displays => [ Maintenance-Free Battery with Visual Indicator ].
CAUTION!
Risk of explosion on discharged battery with magic eye.
• If the magic eye has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.