East Penn Manufacturing Co. Battery 18-D125-13

Keep in mind several safety points when repairing batteries:

1. Never work on a battery while on charge or discharge.

Always disconnect it from the charger or truck first.

2. Always remove vent caps before beginning work.

3. Always remove gas from all battery cells before beginning work

4. Use caution when melting sealing compound. Melted compound is extremely hot and can cause severe burns if not properly handled

5. To prevent possible short circuits, use insulated tools whenever you are working on a battery. If possible, cover the terminals and connectors with an insulating material such as plywood or heavy plastic, if the battery being worked on does not have intercell connector and terminal shrouds installed.

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Assign a code/identification number to each battery and charger

Designate a “pilot cell” for each battery

Record the specific gravity of the pilot cell

Record the voltage of the pilot cell

Record the temperature of the pilot cell

Measure and compare the specific gravity of all the cells

Record the number of cycles, specific gravity, temperature and voltage readings; and all maintenance and repair information for every battery

Record the identification number of the charger used to charge the battery