Treatment of battery if vehicle taken out of service - AR54.10-P-0006V

MODEL 171 

	Risk of explosion  caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	-
1	Check battery, charge battery if necessary		AR54.10-P-1129V
2.1	Disconnect battery ground cable	When the vehicle is laid up for more than 4 weeks. This prevents the battery being discharged by closed-circuit accessories.	AR54.10-P-0003V
3	Charge battery	When battery is disconnected every 6 months at the latest and when the battery is connected every 6 weeks at the latest.	AR54.10-P-1130V
	Notes on handling the battery when laying up the vehicle		AH54.10-P-0004-01V