TM 10-8145-222-23
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SERVICE CONTINUED
Clean
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.
1. Remove battery in accordance with Remove task per this WP.
WARNING
Battery cleaning solution may cause irritation to eyes and skin, and may irritate
respiratory system if inhaled frequently or over prolonged period of time. Wear eye
protection and rubber gloves when handling battery cleaning solution.
2. Prepare a battery cleaning solution of 1 ounce sodium bicarbonate to 8 16 ounces of water.
CAUTION
Use care when cleaning the battery top. Sealed, maintenance-free batteries still have
vents to relieve excessive gas pressure, and may allow the cleaning solution to enter
the battery, greatly reducing battery capacity and service life.
3. Clean outside of battery (Figure 3, Item 1) using a battery cleaning solution and brush. Wipe dry with towel.
4. Clean battery box (Figure 3, Item 2) and battery pan (Figure 3, Item 3) using battery cleaning solution and
brush. Wipe dry with towel.
5. Clean battery positive (+) (Figure 3, Item 5) and negative (-) (Figure 3, Item 4) terminals with battery cleaning
solution and brush.
6. Inspect battery box (Figure 3, Item 2) and battery box cover (Figure 3, Item 6) for cracks. Replace if needed.
7. Inspect battery pan (Figure 3, Item 3) for cracks and corrosion.
8. Install battery (Figure 3, Item 1) in accordance with Install task per this WP.
9. Place MTRCS back into desired mode of operation (TM 10-8415-222-10, Operating Procedures).
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