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Flame arres-tor vent caps should be cleaned periodically by thoroughly rinsing in clean, clear water. No solvents or detergents should be used.
(4)Battery racks. Clean any corrosion found and recoat the battery rack with a chemical-resistant coating, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Replace cracked or broken corrosion-resistant rack covers. Consult the manufacturer if replacement spacers are required. Spacers are usually of foam plastic as they must be corrosion-resistant and nonswelling. Swelling of spacers can damage the battery jars. Recheck and retorque all rack bolts and anchoring bolts, steel plates, and welds. Note and correct any deficiencies in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations/drawings.
b. Trouble indication comparisons. If two successive monthly readings for a particular cell are low in either voltage or specific gravity, a check should be made to see that this cell gasses properly while on charge. If it does, no action needs to be taken unless the reading goes still lower the next month. A lower reading indicates an insufficient charge, a short circuit, or impure electrolyte. The trouble should be corrected promptly. The manufacturer should be consulted if necessary. The full-charge specific gravity decreases as a battery cell ages. Although no definite value can be given, this decrease should not be more than a few points per year and can usually be overlooked if the trend is regular.
c.Proper charging. The proper charging of a battery is as important as any other maintenance consideration since a battery cannot function without a charger to provide its original and replacement energy.
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