Beta 1498CB/300, Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE
When the battery charger is not used, it must be stored in a dry place to protect it against humidity. Disconnect the
appliance and use a soft cloth to clean its outer casing.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR USERS
NOMINAL CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY – Ah
Current quantity (A) that a battery is able to supply in the time (h) normally considered in 10 hours.
GEL BATTERIES
Gel batteries are lead-calcium batteries in which the positive and negative plates are immersed in a gel solution.
They aresealed batteries and are maintenance-free. They are usually used in situations of intense use of the battery.
Their robustness makes them particularly suited for use on motorcycles, off-road vehicles, operating machines and
watercraft.
DRY CELL BATTERIES
Dry batteries are lead-calcium batteries in which the electrolyte solution is withheld by microfiber separators installed
between the plates. Likewise for gel batteries, they are heavy-duty and sealed batteries.
WET CELL BATTERIES
They are lead batteries in which the positive and negative plates are immersed in an aqueous solution of sulphuric acid.
They may be hermetically sealed or equipped with caps for maintenance. This is the most popular type of battery used
in vehicles.
AGM BATTERIES
Gas recombination batteries (Absorbed Glass Mat) are batteries with continuous plate in lead-tin in which the actual
plate, the electrolyte solution and the polymer-silicate fibre separators are spiral-wound. They are maintenance-free,
with high Cold Cranking Amp rating upon start-up and are designed especially for very heavy-duty and harsh use. They
withstand deep charging and discharging cycles.
The charging time of a battery also depends on the level of initial discharge. A “very low” battery will take longer to charge
compared to a “not so low” battery.