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Allow gases produced inside to escape.
They let gases produced inside, especially during charging, escape and prevent dangerous accumulation. Do not block them with grease or dirt. They are not a means of correcting overfilling by spilling electrolyte. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and keep flames, sparks and smoking away from the battery; sealed batteries have a different construction and must not be opened for topping up.
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Automatically spill any excess electrolyte.
Allow gases produced inside to escape.
Prevent any gas from escaping during charging.
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En una batería de plomo-ácido abierta con tapones provistos de respiraderos, ¿para qué sirven esos orificios?
- Derramar automáticamente cualquier exceso de electrolito.
- Permitir la salida de los gases producidos en su interior.(Correct answer)
- Impedir que salga cualquier gas durante la carga.
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