Initial filling of the battery - ra54001400001x(0001)

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A. Warning notes/safety precautions for lead acid batteries, B. Filling Model 140

Warning notes and safety precautions for lead acid batteries

Fig 1: Identifying Warning Notes And Safety Precautions For Lead Acid Batteries Symbols
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1. Fire, sparks, naked flame and smoking prohibited:
  - Avoid formation of sparks when handling cables and electrical components.
  - Avoid short-circuits.
2. (2) Wear eye protection.
3. (3) Keep children away from acid and batteries.
4. Risk of explosion:
  - A highly explosive gas mixture is produced when batteries are charged.
5. (5) Read notes on battery, in instructions for use and in Driver's Manual.
6. Risk of acid burns:
  - Battery acid is extremely caustic.
  - Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
  - Do not tilt battery as acid may flow out of the vent openings.
7. First aid:
  - If acid has splashed into eyes, rinse immediately with clear water for several minutes. Then, consult a doctor without delay.
  - If acid has splashed on skin or clothing, neutralize immediately with acid converter or soap suds and rinse with plenty of water.
  - If acid has been swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
8. Warning note:
  - Do not leave batteries unattended and exposed to direct daylight.
  - Discharged and faulty batteries may freeze up; for this reason always store where there is no risk of frost.
9. Disposal:
- Hand over old batteries to an official collection point.
- Do not tilt batteries when transporting.
- Never dispose of old batteries in domestic refuse.

Filling battery

Observe warning information and safety regulations (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Filling Battery Level Mark

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Fig 3: Identifying Filling Battery Level Mark

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Version A	Version B
Cell covers	unscrew, screw in.
Electrolyte	top up to inner liquid level marking with filling device.
	Version A: up to bottom edge of filler pipe
	Version B:up to top edge of web