General Maintenance Tips of batteries - AMCO Batteries Limited

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General Maintenance Tips

Avoid flames, sparks and smoking near the battery.
To obtain optimum service life out of the battery, avoid deep discharges.
Battery to get sufficient recharging after every discharge.
Use insulated tools while working on battery.
Use protective goggles and hand gloves when working on a battery.
Float / Trickle charging voltage should be between 13.2 volts to 13.5 volts.
Electrolyte level to be maintained between Minimum and Maximum markings.
Top up cells with Distilled or Demineralized water only.
Ensure proper ventilation for system and battery for its better performance.
Never Add Acid.
Keep battery container sides and top surfaces always clean and neat.
Always top up with distilled water or demineralised water (ISI069).
Always use proper Ampere hour battery and suitable dimensions recommended by the OEM’s.
Electrical gadgets should be fixed as per the OEM’s recommendation.
Check the vehicle RR unit / alternator output within the specified limit voltage range 14.2 to 14.4 volts.
Keep the battery cradle in your vehicle clean and free from rust and corrosion and ensure that the battery fixed firmly on to the cradle.
Vent plugs holes should be free from dust blocking of vent hole leads to accumulation of hydrogen gas which lead to bursting of battery.
Use proper tools while fixing and removing battery.