Visual inspection
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Visually inspect battery before performing measurements, e.g. no-load voltage, specific gravity of electrolyte or battery test.
CAUTION:
- Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries → Warnings and safety measures for lead-acid batteries
- Always wear suitable protective clothing Eye protection and protective clothing: .
- Check for the following:
- Battery housing damage. Electrolyte can leak out if the housing is damaged.
- Battery posts (battery cable terminals) damaged. Proper contact of connections is not ensured if battery posts are damaged. This may then result in cable burn-out and electrical system malfunctions.
- Batterys original sealing plugs fitted. The sealing plugs must be fitted with an O-ring. Only use sealing plugs of same type (same as original equipment) if originals are lost or damaged.