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This instruction provides the necessary information to test the following battery types:
A new battery
A battery that is in service
A battery that is being considered for warrantyThe procedures and the tests refer to batteries of the following types:
Caterpillar General Service Battery
Caterpillar Premium High Output Battery
Maintenance Free Battery and Maintenance Free Accessible Battery
Low Maintenance Battery
Maintenance BatteryProcedures and/or tests will specify the types of batteries and voltages.Identify the battery before you use any procedure or before you perform any test. Ensure that the battery type and the battery voltage are known.Safety Precautions
Handling Batteries And Battery Acid
All lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn the skin and clothing. Always wear a face shield and protective clothing when working on or near batteries.
Note: When working with acid or when adding electrolyte to a battery, wear a face shield and protective clothing to prevent contact with the battery electrolyte.If an accident occurs, use the following antidotes:Eyes - If electrolyte is splashed into the eyes, proceed with the following steps:
Force the eyes open. Flood the eyes with cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek immediate medical attention.Internal - If electrolyte is consumed, proceed with the following steps:
Immediately drink large quantities of water or milk.
After you drink the milk or the water, drink one of the following liquids:
Milk of magnesia
Beaten eggs
Vegetable oil
Seek immediate medical attention.External - If electrolyte burns the skin, proceed with the following steps:
Immediately flush the burned area with water.
Seek immediate medical attention.Explosive Gases
Batteries generate explosive gases.Always disconnect the circuit away from the battery; never towards the battery.Always keep sparks, flames or any other ignition sources away from the battery.Always wear a protective face shield and protective clothing when working on or near batteries.
Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases during normal operation. Gases escape through the vent caps. An explosive atmosphere may collect around the battery, especially if ventilation is poor. The explosive atmosphere may still be present for several hours after the battery is charged.
Batteries can release explosive gasses when charging.DO NOT under any circumstances remove the vent caps from a battery while the battery is charging.Charging the battery with the vent caps removed could result in an explosion and personal injury.
Caterpillar General Service Batteries and Caterpillar Premium High Output Batteries have vent caps. The vent caps have a built-in flame arrestor. The vent caps reduce the possibility of external sparks that could ignite gases that are inside the battery. Caution is still required.Internal sparks that are generated by an open connection may cause a battery to explode.Sparks can also be generated when you connect and/or disconnect a battery from an external circuit such as a battery charger or the battery cables.Charging
Do not attempt to charge