TM 9-6140-200-14
CHAPTER 4
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. GENERAL
Referenced Information. The information contained in the preceding chapters of this
manual is referenced for use during direct support and general support maintenance.
Responsibilities. Direct support and General support units have the mission
responsibility to provide unit (company) maintenance with fully charged and serviceable
batteries. These batteries may be new or used batteries that had been serviced and
recharged.
Electrolyte Storage and Use. Only direct support units and above are authorized to
stock and use electrolyte. Electrolyte is SMR coded PAFZA This means that electrolyte
can be replaced at a maintenance level no lower than Direct Support. When electrolyte
is unserviceable, it must be condemned and disposed of in accordance with Property
Disposal Office (PDO) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) procedures.
Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
4-1. Battery Shop Layout (Appx. D).
The battery shop shall be large enough to charge batteries, and add electrolyte, repair
battery cases, and melt lead for forming new battery posts. Leading operations will be
formed in a room separate from other battery maintenance operations, according to
local SOP. The room and the leading operations shall comply with all requirements of
the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) for protection against lead exposure.
Addition of electrolyte will be permitted only in the battery room. Repair of cracks in
battery cases will be done in separate room or building equipped with a work bench
and overhead exhaust hood. Addition details for battery shop layout and operation are
found in this manual under Appendix D, Guidance for Local Battery Shop SOP.
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