User Guide

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use and maintenance Atlantic 500
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CHECKING BATTERY FLUID
LEVEL
To check the battery fluid level:
◆ Remove the battery cover, see page 58
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
◆ Make sure that battery fluid level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
battery.
If not so:
◆ Remove the battery caps.
Top up with distilled water only. Do not
exceed the MAX mark, because battery fluid
expands when the battery is under charging.
◆ Add distilled water until achieving correct
level.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
◆ Remove the battery, see page 58
(REMOVING THE BATTERY).
◆ Remove the battery caps.
◆ Check battery fluid level, see (CHECKING
BATTERY FLUID LEVEL) at the side.
◆ Connect the battery to a battery charger.
◆ Recommended charge rate is 1/10th of
battery capacity.
◆ After charging the battery, check battery
fluid level again. Top up with distilled water
if needed.
◆ Refit the caps.
The battery keeps producing gases for some
time after the battery charger has been
switched off. Allow 5-10 minutes before
proceeding to refit the battery.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
◆ Remove the battery cover, see page 58
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
◆ Place the battery into its mount.
Make sure to connect the battery breather
hose, to prevent sulphuric acid vapours
from corroding electric components, paint-
finished and rubber parts, and seals.
◆ Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-). Tighten terminal
screws.
◆ Coat the battery lead connections and
terminals with neutral grease or Vaseline.
◆ Connect the battery breather hose (1).
◆ Refit the battery cover, see page 58
(REMOVING THE BATTERY COVER).
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION