TM 10-8145-222-23
MAINTAINER MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
SERVICE, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
General Mechanic Tool Kit (WP 0096, Table 2, Item 5)
Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer
Materials/Parts
References
Apron, Utility (WP 0097, Item 4)
TM 10-8415-222-10
Brush (WP 0097, Item 7)
Gloves, Rubber (WP 0097, Item 21)
TM 10-8145-222-23P
Pail, Utility Plastic (WP 0097, Item 35)
Equipment Condition
Shield, Face (WP 0097, Item 20)
Sodium Bicarbonate, Technical (WP 0097, Item 48)
Refrigeration unit shut down (TM 10-8415-222-10)
Spill Kit (WP 0097, Item 49)
External power cables disconnected (TM 10-8415-
Towel, Machinery Wiping (WP 0097, Item 52)
222-10)
SERVICE
Disconnect
WARNING
The battery contains sulfuric acid that can cause blindness and severe burns. Use
extreme care when performing maintenance on or around the battery. Use protective
clothing and face shield while performing maintenance on the battery. If battery acid
gets on your skin, rinse it off with water immediately. If battery acid gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Gasses that may be emitted from the battery are explosive. Never perform
maintenance on a battery when near sparks, open flame, or while smoking.
NOTE
The battery used in the MTRCS is considered to be maintenance free and does not
require filling or topping off with electrolyte. Cleaning the terminal connections of
corrosion and cleaning the battery case and battery of debris or electrolyte acid
seepage is the only service that can be performed.
1. Loosen and remove two lock nuts (Figure 1, Item 7) and two flat washers (Figure 1, Item 8) securing two
L-bolts (Figure 1, Item 9) to battery box clamp (Figure 1, Item 10).
2. Remove two L-bolts (Figure 1, Item 9) from battery box clamp (Figure 1, Item 10) and battery pan (Figure 1,
Item 3).
3. Remove battery box clamp (Figure 1, Item 10).
4. Remove battery box cover (Figure 1, Item 6) from battery box (Figure 1, Item 2).
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