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4-2. Battery Shop SOP.
The battery shop will operate in accordance with the local SOP for safe operations in
charging and servicing lead-acid batteries. This local SOP must be prominently
displayed at the operating site. Refer to Appendix E for sample battery shop operating
SOP.
4-3. Battery Repair (2HN, 4HN, 6TN only).
a. Cracks in Battery Case.
(1) Inspect Battery For Cracks. Check for cracks on top, sides and bottom of
battery case. Identify types of battery case cracks such as cracks in tops of
hard top battery cases, deep cracks in battery case and/or small surface
cracks in battery case.
(2) Cracks in tops of hard top Battery Cases. Cracks in hard top batteries
may be repaired using epoxy (Item 3, Appx. C ). Follow the instructions
furnished with the kit.
(3) Small Surface Cracks. Small surface cracks in battery case may be
repaired using the epoxy kit described above. Follow the instructions
furnished with the kit.
NOTE
Large surface or deep cracks on sides or bottom of battery
cases will not be repaired unless specific instructions for
such repair are received from governing authority.
(4) Cracks on sides and bottom of battery cases. Check for large surface
cracks or deep cracks on sides and bottom of battery cases. Unless
otherwise directed, turn in all batteries with large or deep cracked sides or
bottoms.
(5) Large Fort lift and other batteries. Large Fort lift batteries and other
batteries not specifically covered by this manual shall be repaired in
accordance with local policies and procedures.
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