From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
The condition and safety concerns of a vehicle battery, noting issues with vent plugs and the carrying sling.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 35\1\ scan 146 | |
Date | 15th December 1919 | |
RR 238-200 Bks.) (SF 152. 6-11-18.) MP 197880 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Clark. 2 15/12/19 Order No: Customer's No. 4g/A All the terminals are very well protected from corrosion by rubber & lead 1b/ The vent plugs are not so good as those of several other batteries & allow acid to spray out when fully gassing 2b/ The celluloid "sling" for carrying the battery about is not a very safe arrangement as the battery might easily be dropped or the sling broken. Signed [Signature] This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||