Warning: The battery electrolyte is acid based! If the electrolyte gets on your skin or in your eyes, failure to take action may result in burns or even loss of vision - rinse them immediately with plenty of water and seek medical help promptly! Wear protective glasses and gloves when handling the battery! Wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not store the rags used to wipe the battery surfaces. Explosive gas is released during battery operation! Do not use open fire or smoke near the battery!
20. Modern batteries, if the minimum maintenance requirements are met and when used under normal conditions, do not require additional maintenance and are designed, on average, for 4 years. Periodically, especially in hot weather, check the electrolyte level in the battery.
Caution: Do not allow the battery to operate for a long time with an insufficient electrolyte level - this may lead to overcharging of the battery, destruction of the plates and a significant reduction in its service life!
21 Check the electrolyte level visually, through the translucent plastic battery case. The level in ALL battery sections should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the battery case. If the electrolyte level is not visible through the case, check it through the filler holes of the battery sections; it should reach the lower edge of the filler hole bushing or cover the internal mesh of the battery section (depending on the battery design). If it is necessary to adjust the electrolyte level, add the required amount of distilled water.
Note: Do not add too much water; excess electrolyte is removed using a special hand pump (bulb).
After completing the level adjustment, close the filler holes tightly and wipe the battery surfaces with a rag soaked in an alkaline solution.
[Material taken from an internet portal: OpelBook.ru]
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