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NITIALCHARGE
If a new accumulator stack is inserted in the vehicle an "initialization charge" is necessary. On
the whole this load corresponds to the servicing load. Indeed, the accumulators are loaded
with the initialization load in general with, 150 ah. Then the replenishment of the water must
occur.
Then ALL counters relevant for accumulator are put back. The aim of this procedure is a
levelled voltage state of all accumulators.
B
ATTERY CARE
If a vehicle was not used for longer time or some cells were substituted it is necessary to
rebuild the capacity of the accumulators. Therefore you should charge some level cycles
before you try to determine the maximum reach. Charge, for example, from 80%, then 60%
then 40%.
Avoid "full power„ (red area) if you are less than 70%. If you are in the green area of the
Ecometer the discharge current of the accumulators is approx. 100 amperes and less (approx.
1C). This is healthy for the accumulators.
Do not try to drive the accumulator empty several times one after the other to the orange
warning light „Charge necessary“. The voltage drops below 102 volts. The danger, on this
occasion, is that the weakest cells can reverse its polarity. If this happens sporadically it is no
problem, it this happens on occasion it can become a problem. Nevertheless, you should drive
every 5 – 10 times the accumulators empty. Accelerate from 20% on only in the green area.
