TM 5-6115-590-12
CAUTION
Tools and test equipment used to service the Lead-
Acid battery must not be used to service the Nickel
Cadmium Battery. Tools and test equipment used
to secure the Nickel-Cadmium battery must not be
used to service the Lead- Acid battery.
(1) Lead-Acid Batteries.
(a) Open battery access and storage compartment
door (fig. 1-1); remove wingnuts securing battery
cover and remove battery cover.
CAUTION
Avoid spilling battery electrolyte on painted
surfaces. Damage to painted surfaces may
result.
(b) Refer to TM 9-6140-200-15 and service
batteries.
(c) Insure batteries are installed and connected as
shown.
(d) Install battery cover and secure with wingnuts.
(2) Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
(a) Open battery access and storage compartment
door (fig. 1-1).
(b) Refer to TM 11-6140-203-15-3 and service the
batteries.
(c) Insure batteries are installed and connected.
4-2. Installation
a. Location
(1) Locate power plant as close as possible
to the elements to be serviced by the power plant.
Provide sufficient clear area around the unit to
permit opening of all doors and panels and
unobstructed air flow to the air inlets and from the
exhaust openings. Provide adequate drainage of
the power unit operating area.
Change 2
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