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

MODEL 451.3 /4 

	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.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1	Check battery condition, charge battery if necessary	On no account leave battery in discharged state otherwise sulfate deposits will form on the plates. Plates with sulfate deposits indicate initial damage to the battery and result in premature failure.	AR54.10-P-1129MCC
2	Disconnect battery ground line	This prevents any battery discharge through closed-circuit accessories (e.g. clock).	AR54.10-P-0003MCC
3	Charge battery	Every 4 weeks. On no account leave battery in discharged state otherwise sulfate deposits will form on the plates. Plates with sulfate deposits indicate initial damage to the battery and result in premature failure.	AR54.10-P-1130MCC