To Lock or Peen Posts
(1) Assemble positive and negative groups without separators, and paint the posts (just above the shoulder) with hot sealing compound.
(2) Prepare the cell covers by immersing them in hot water until they are flexible.
(3) Place a warmed cover over the posts of the two assembled groups (the elements). Fig. 252.
(4) Slide the element over the Bed Plate directly under Peening Tool, with the bottom of the plate connectors resting on the Bed Plate. (See Fig. 253).
(5) Pull down the Latch to hold the Bed Plate in alignment.
(6) Center the post with Peening Tool. Then force the Peening Tool down slowly until it has covered about two-thirds of the distance to the cover. Pause in this operation to allow the metal of the post to become heated; then force tool the rest of the distance. Raise the Peening Tool slightly and force down again.
(7) Release the Latch, withdraw and reverse the element, and repeat operations 4, 5 and 6 on the other post.
(8) The assembled groups are now ready to receive separators.