Points to bear in mind when handling the battery
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Points to bear in mind when handling the battery
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Avoid disconnecting the battery unnecessarily.
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Make sure you connect the battery correctly. Connecting the wrong polarity on the battery can damage the car.
Therefore, always connect:
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the plus battery cable (red) to the battery's positive terminal;
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the minus battery cable (black) to the battery's negative terminal;
When connecting an external power source, e.g., another battery:
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always connect positive terminal to positive terminal;
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always connect negative terminal to ground.
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Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running.
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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 2 years old.
Warning
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The battery contains acid that is corrosive. If acid gets in the eyes rinse thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes.
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Always wear rubber gloves and goggles when there is a danger of battery acid splashing.
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Make sure the battery always stands upright. Acid might otherwise leak out and cause injury or damage.
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Never place tools or other objects on top of the battery.
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Important points to bear in mind
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Never:
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disconnect the battery while the engine is running;
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remove the generator while the battery is connected;
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test-run the generator in the car or on a test bench without connecting the battery;
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connect the battery with incorrect polarity. The car can sustain damage.
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Important
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When performing electric welding on the car, the battery connection to the car body and all the generator connections must be disconnected to prevent electrical components from being damaged.
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