Central Venting System

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To prevent vapors produced by the battery during charging from causing damage or posing a health at risk, vapors are discharged centrally through an opening on the top cover side of the battery.

Ensure that the central venting hose or tube is always secured on the battery.

Ensure that the central venting hose or tube is not pinched. Only then can battery be properly vented.

NOTE:

Newer generation batteries have a fine mesh flame trap at the central venting exit point. The "flame trap" is a round fiberglass matt approximately 15 mm wide and 2 mm thick that works like a valve. On the one hand, it allows the gas formed during battery charging to flow out and on the other hand, prevents the explosive gas in the battery from igniting.