Notes on Battery
CAUTION:
- Do not store lead-acid batteries for extended periods of time in a place where they are exposed to direct sunlight.
- Always store lead-acid batteries horizontally to prevent acid from escaping; do not tilt them when they are being transported.
- Discharged or faulty lead-acid batteries can freeze up; therefore, ensure that they are stored at temperatures above freezing level.
- Do not place any tools or other electrically conductive objects on a lead-acid battery (risk of short-circuit!).
- Avoid mixing up positive and negative poles and avoid short-circuits.
- Before removing or installing a lead-acid battery, switch off all electrical consumers where possible, and switch off the engine, so as to minimize the possibility of creating sparks.
- Always disconnect the negative pole first; always connect the positive pole first.
- Do not switch on battery chargers until they have been connected to the battery poles; switch them off before disconnecting.
- Only charge lead-acid batteries with direct current. For the charging current we recommend 10% of capacity for normal charging and 50% of capacity for rapid charging.
- During rapid charging it must be insured that the casing of the lead-acid battery does not warm up excessively (< 55 °C).
- Lead-acid batteries should be kept clean and dry as far as possible.
- It is advisable to grease the poles lightly with battery pole grease.
- Lead-acid batteries should not be stored for extended periods without being recharged.
- If a lead-acid battery is to remain in a vehicle which is not in use for an extended period, the negative terminal clamp should be disconnected.