TM 9-6140-200-14
APPENDIX E
Procedures For Draining Lead-Acid Batteries and
Disposition of Drained Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte)
E-1. Purpose
The establish procedures for the draining of Lead-Acid (LA) batteries and the
disposition of drained sulfuric acid (H2SO4) electrolyte, through the local servicing
Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). DO NOT drain batteries unless:
a. Batteries are damaged, or
b. Batteries cannot be protected from freezing.
E-2. Application
This procedure applies to Army procured Lead-Acid batteries, described in this
Technical Manual (TM).
E-3 Safety and Control Measures
a. Refer to Appendix C for required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
b. Battery electrolyte should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated. If the local
servicing DRMO cannot provide adequate storage, the user MUST provide
protected storage to prevent the electrolyte from freezing.
E-4 Procedure
Packaging and shipping instructions contained herein are consistent with US
Department of Transportation (DOT) and US Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
regulations, and Department of Defense (DOD) guidance.
a. Transfer of electrolyte to local servicing DRMO is controlled by DOD guidance.
Coordinate packaging and shipping with your local Installation Environmental
Office (IEO), Installation Transportation Office (ITO), and local servicing
DRMO.
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