Central Venting System
To prevent vapors produced by the battery during charging from causing damage or posing a health at risk, vapors are discharged centrally through an opening on the top cover side of the battery.
- Ensure the central venting hose or tube is always secured on the battery.
- Ensure the central venting hose or tube is not pinched. Only then can battery be properly vented.
Note. Newer generation batteries have a fine mesh flame trap at the central venting exit point. The "flame trap" is a round fiberglass matt approximately 15 mm wide and 2 mm thick that works like a valve. On the one hand, it allows the gas formed during battery charging to flow out and on the other hand, prevents the explosive gas in the battery from igniting.
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| CAUTION | In order to prevent damage to the battery terminals and battery posts, observe the following: Battery terminals must only be placed on battery posts - arrows - without using force (by hand only). Do not apply grease to battery terminals or posts. Battery terminals must be securely and fully seated on the battery post before tightening (battery post flush with terminal or protruding slightly from terminal). Battery terminals that are torqued to specification must NOT be tightened any further. Terminal damage will result. Battery terminal tightening torques depend on model and application. Refer to appropriate model 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL . |