All Batteries

Always follow appropriate health and safety precautions when servicing batteries.

WARNING:
BATTERY HANDLING

^ Hydrogen, which is highly explosive, is emitted, particularly during charging of the battery.

^ Do not smoke.

^ Avoid sparks, short circuits or other sources of ignition.

^ Switch off ignition and all accessories before making or breaking electrical connections.

^ Always disconnect the ground terminal first and reconnect it last.

^ Avoid contact with battery acid.

^ Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive, it will cause burns to the skin as well as to the eyes. In the event of skin or eye contact, flush the affected area with water and, in the case of eye contact, seek urgent medical attention.

1. Do not disconnect the battery cables prior to checking the level of the electrolyte with the battery installed in the vehicle.

2. Do not connect a 12 volt test lamp to the battery terminals. In certain circumstances, a spark generated during connection could cause an explosion.

Use a hand-held flashlight when checking the level of the electrolyte.





3. If the battery is fully charged, remove the filler plugs or covers, check the electrolyte level. Add distilled or deionized water until the level is raised to the "maximum" marking. Replace the filler plugs or covers.