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8. Carefully connect the batteries in the vehicle or the equipment (refer to
9. Do not grease the battery posts and cables clamps. Treat the terminal posts
and exposed connection pieces with a silicone spray ( Item 20, Appx. C).
10. Start the engine; measure the voltage at the battery posts with the engine
running.
NOTE
If necessary, adjust the vehicle/equipment voltage as
specified by the applicable maintenance TM.
Sealed lead-acid batteries in the form of block batteries,
such as the NBB 248, cannot be repaired. If they suffer
damage or fail to reach the required electrical values
remove from service.
11. If the vehicle is equipped with or operated with an auxiliary electrical
generating unit, then the output voltage of this unit must be checked on the
battery posts. Correct the voltage if necessary (see para 10 above).
12. The use of sealed lead-acid batteries have the following advantages over
open lead-acid types:
a. Freedom from maintenance in respect of checking the electrolyte and
topping it off with distilled water.
b. Are more capable for withstanding deep-discharge.
c. No electrolyte spillage, even in the event of mechanical damage.
5-5 Long-Term Parked Vehicles (Stored longer than 6 months).
1. In this mode of operation it is assumed that a vehicle is temporarily removed
from service, with the batteries connected.
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