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(spring metal strip) across the positive and negative terminals of that cell. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
METHOD TO DETERMINE WHEN A SHORTING DEVICE SHOULD BE PLACED ACROSS THE CELL
TERMNALS.
NOTE
For the BB-634/U (6TNC) the individual cell terminals are not accessible.
Therefore, dis- charge at the 6-hour rate until the total battery voltage reaches 10.0
volts.
(3) Disconnect the equipment from the battery.
Figure 5-3. Discharging Connection Diagram.
(4) Discharge a battery which has a discharge fixture as follows:
(a) Position the appropriate discharge fixture (5-4 for BB-422/U) over an uncovered battery. Push
down firmly on the discharge fixture unto it uniformly covers the battery case.
(b) Clamp the battery case catches on the strikes of the discharge fixture bottom plate.
(c) Leave the discharge fixture on the battery for 16 to 18 hours. After 16 to 18 hours of discharge,
remove the discharge fixture
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