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Rev.12/31/97
1.7 VISUAL INSPECTIONS
1.7 VISUAL INSPECTIONS
Visual inspections are made to assess the general condition of the battery,
battery room, and safety equipment. See below and section 1.10 and record
on form 133-A.
battery room, and safety equipment. See below and section 1.10 and record
on form 133-A.
A. Monthly
A. Monthly
Check for general cleanliness of the battery, mounting rack, and battery
room. Check for electrolyte leaks and cracks in cells, and take corrective
action if any are found. Check for corrosion at terminals, connectors, racks,
and cabinets. Check the ambient temperature and make sure ventilation
devices (fans and vents) are operable. Check all the electrolyte levels and
correct if necessary.
room. Check for electrolyte leaks and cracks in cells, and take corrective
action if any are found. Check for corrosion at terminals, connectors, racks,
and cabinets. Check the ambient temperature and make sure ventilation
devices (fans and vents) are operable. Check all the electrolyte levels and
correct if necessary.
Check for availability and condition of all safety equipment, gloves, aprons,
face shields, etc. (see section 8). Check for a full gallon of labeled
face shields, etc. (see section 8). Check for a full gallon of labeled
neutralizing solution, and operability of eyewash station or portable eyewash
equipment. Check for operation and cleanliness of body wash station.
Check for a class C fire extinguisher and check that it has been inspected
and tested according to schedule. Check for availability of insulated tools
and utensils so short circuits can be avoided. Check the hydrometer for
cleanliness and cracking of rubber parts.
Check for a class C fire extinguisher and check that it has been inspected
and tested according to schedule. Check for availability of insulated tools
and utensils so short circuits can be avoided. Check the hydrometer for
cleanliness and cracking of rubber parts.
1.8 BATTERY CARE
1.8 BATTERY CARE
A. Adjustment of Specific Gravity
A. Adjustment of Specific Gravity
Do not add or remove acid in any cell except when following instructions in
paragraph 2.17.
paragraph 2.17.
B. Temperature
B. Temperature
Never intentionally allow electrolyte temperature to exceed 100 EF.
C. Cleanliness
C. Cleanliness
Keep the battery room or cabinet clean and well ventilated. Keep cells,
especially the tops, clean, dry, and free of electrolyte and corrosion residue.
especially the tops, clean, dry, and free of electrolyte and corrosion residue.
D. Spilled Electrolyte
D. Spilled Electrolyte
At each battery room or cabinet, provide a labeled gallon jar of solution
consisting of 1 pound baking soda to 1 gallon of water. Neutralize spilled
electrolyte with soda solution, rinse with water, and wipe dry. Do not allow
any solution to enter the cells. Keep vent plugs tight and gas vents open.
Any missing or worn vent plug gaskets should be replaced.
consisting of 1 pound baking soda to 1 gallon of water. Neutralize spilled
electrolyte with soda solution, rinse with water, and wipe dry. Do not allow
any solution to enter the cells. Keep vent plugs tight and gas vents open.
Any missing or worn vent plug gaskets should be replaced.
1.9 CHARGERS
1.9 CHARGERS