- Yuasa Battery, Inc. Automobile Battery Charger User Manual
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Use only the electrolyte container that comes
with the battery. Sealed VRLA battery electrolyte
is a higher concentration of sulfuric acid. All sealed
VRLA battery electrolyte containers aren’t the same.
Each contains the proper amount of electrolyte for its
specific battery.
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Always wear plastic gloves and protective
eyewear. No Smoking, see page 9 for full safety
instructions.Of course, don’t forget safety precautions
when storing or handling electrolyte solution.
Activating sealed VRLA batteries is easy, although a little
different from conventional activation. For problem-free
start-up and operation, follow the procedure outlined
here. A few things to keep in mind before you get rolling:
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Store the battery in a cool, dry place out of
direct sunlight.
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Do not remove the foil sheet covering the
filler port until activation.
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After removing the electrolyte container cap
strip, do not peel, pierce or otherwise open
the sealed electrolyte receptacles. Don’t
separate the individual cells.
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Read electrolyte handling instruction and
precautions on the label.
Activation and Installation
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Sealed VRLA
Batteries
To Activate a Sealed VRLA
Battery
1. Place the battery on a level surface. Battery must be
out of the vehicle.
2. Remove electrolyte container from vinyl bag. Remove
the strip of caps. Put the strip aside – you’ll use
this later as the battery sealing plug. Use only
the dedicated container that comes with the battery. It con-
tains the proper amount of electrolyte for your specific
model – important to service life and operation. Do not
pierce or otherwise open the sealed cells of the electrolyte
container. Do not attempt to separate individual cells.
3. Place electrolyte container, sealed top of the cells down,
into the filler ports of the battery. Hold the container level,
push down to break the seals. You’ll see air bubbles as the
ports fill. Do not tilt the electrolyte container.
Warning: Improper activation or excessive
overchargering (possibly by equipment
failure) could cause damage to the battery
or vehicle by forcing acid out of the
safety vent.
See next page.