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Specific Gravity Check

Prevention Of Over-Discharge:




1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.

Specific Gravity Check:




^ When electrolyte level is too low, tilt battery case to raise it for easy measurement.

How To Handle Battery:




2. Convert into specific gravity at 2O°C (68°F).



Example:
^ When electrolyte temperature is 35°C (95°F) and specific gravity of electrolyte is 1.230, converted specific gravity at 20° (68°F) is 1.240.
^ When electrolyte temperature is 0°C (32°F) and specific gravity of electrolyte is 1.210, converted specific gravity at 20°C (68°F) is 1.196.