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Points to bear in mind when handling the battery

Points to bear in mind when handling the battery

Avoid disconnecting the battery as far as possible.



1. Make sure you connect the battery correctly. The wrong battery polarity can damage the car.

Therefore, always connect:

The plus battery cable (red) to the battery's positive terminal.

The minus battery cable (black) to the battery's negative terminal.

When temporarily using an external power source, e.g. another battery:

Always connect a positive terminal to a positive terminal.

Always connect a negative terminal to ground.

2. Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.

3. Do not boost-charge the battery other than in exceptional cases. One of the battery terminals must be disconnected while boost-charging.

Do not boost-charge batteries more than two years old.

Warning

The battery contains acid that is corrosive. If acid gets in the eyes rinse thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes.


4. Always wear rubber gloves and goggles when doing any work involving the risk of acid being splashed about.


5. Make sure the battery is always standing upright. Otherwise acid may leak out and cause injury or damage.

6. Never place tools or other objects on top of the battery.


Important points to bear in mind


Never:


1. disconnect the battery while the engine is running.

2. remove the generator while the battery is connected.

3. test-run the generator, in the car or on a test bench, without first connecting up the battery.

4. connect the battery with the wrong polarity. This can damage the car.


Important

When welding electrically on the car the battery connections and all connections to the generator should be disconnected. Otherwise, the electrical components may be destroyed