TM 5-3820-236-24-4
BATTERY
Check the specific gravity of all cells. Under good
storage conditions, the electrolyte specific gravity on
activating a dry-charged battery will drop approximately
.010 and temperature will rise 40 to 5.60C (7 to 100F)
within twenty minutes of filling the battery. A battery
under these conditions requires little boost charging.
However, should the specific gravity drop .030 or more
with a corresponding increase in temperature, the
negative plates have been oxidized and the battery
should be fully recharged before use. Also, the battery
should be recharged if one or more cells gas violently
after the addition of electrolyte. After electrolyte is
added, check the open circuit terminal voltage of the
battery. If a 12-volt battery reads less than 10 volts (less
then 5 volts on a 6-volt battery), this indicates a reverse
cell or an "open" circuit and the battery should be
replaced.
After the dry charged battery has been activated, it must
be serviced, handled and kept charged like any other wet
battery. After battery has been in service, add only
distilled water. DO NOT ADD
ACID.
SPECIFICATIONS
LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERIES
*Calcium/Antimony (Hybrid) Construction - Also considered maintenance free.
DIMENSIONS
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