Caring for the battery (Priora 2170)

At least once every two weeks, remove dust and dirt from the surface of the monoblock and battery cover with a dry cloth. If electrolyte accidentally ends up on the lid, remove it with a clean cloth soaked in a 10% solution of ammonia or soda. Then wipe the surface of the lid dry.

Caution: Clean the surface of the cap only when the plugs are tightly screwed in to avoid contamination of the electrolyte.

Make sure that the corks are always tightly screwed into the necks of the jars. Check the gas outlet holes in the plugs at least once every two weeks for cleanliness, as clogging of these holes will cause an increase in gas pressure inside the battery, which may lead to its damage.

To prevent oxidation of battery terminals and cable ends, clean them regularly and lubricate them with petroleum jelly. Make sure that the wire tips and terminals are tightly connected.

Note: Instead of technical petroleum jelly, commercially available copper-containing greases can be used to protect terminals and tips from oxidation.

Periodically check the reliability of the battery mount on the car and tighten it if necessary to avoid cracks in the monoblock.

Note: To reduce vibrations transmitted to the battery monoblock, install the battery on an acid-resistant rubber mat.

The wires to the battery terminals must be connected with slack, since tension on the wires can cause the terminals in the cover to become loose and electrolyte to leak.