Starts conveyors and pushes incoming storage batteries onto conveyor leading to machine which inverts batteries over receiving tank to drain used forming acid or manually unloads batteries from forming trucks, inverts batteries, and places batteries on rack to drain.
Places drained batteries on conveyor leading to refilling station or on truck. May strip connectors and dummy vents from battery before draining, replace them after draining, and refill battery with acid, using vacuum filling machine [ACID FILLER (elec. equip.)]. May ascertain specific gravity of acid in battery, using thermometer and hydrometer and add acid or water to obtain specified concentration.
