GEM 419C manual Check Battery Fluid Flooded Batteries

MAINTENANCE

Batteries

Battery Inspections/Maintenance

Check Battery Fluid (Flooded Batteries)

Gel batteries are maintenance-free batteries. They do not have fill wells. On flooded batter- ies, check the fluid level often. Add only distilled water. Tap water contains minerals that are harmful to a battery.

NOTICE: Never charge batteries if plates are exposed above the water level.

Unless the plates are exposed before charging, distilled water should be added to a battery after charging. If the plates are exposed, add just enough water to cover the plates. Fully charge the batteries, then recheck the fluid level.

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