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

MODEL 451.3/4 

	Risk of explosion  caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury  caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries  caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric 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