BatteryMINDer
®
Models 36271 & 48021
Rev. D-120913
Page 10
P/N VDC36271/48021-MNL
3. Connect the BatteryMINDer to the battery.
4. Charge battery to its maximum level. Allow battery to remain for a
minimum of 72 hours before retesting. If improvement is seen, continue
until battery voltage reaches full capacity level or no further increase is
seen.
Note
: OPTIMA brand “Yellow Top” starter/deep cycle batteries have a
fully charged “resting” voltage of
39.3
/
52.4
(OCV). Increase above
values accordingly.
OCV=Open Circuit No Load Voltage
OCV - “Rested” Voltage
Full Capacity
Percentage
36V
48V
38.7 - 39.3
51.6 - 52.4 Volts
100%
37.8 - 38.7
50.4 - 51.6 Volts
75%
37.2 - 37.8
49.6 - 50.4 Volts
50%
36.6 - 37.2
48.8 - 49.6 Volts
25%
36.0 - 36.6
48.0 - 48.8 Volts
0%
<33 Volts = shorted
<44 Volts = shorted
