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they are not shorted. A corroded battery
charger lead clip may generate heat in the
contact area and a weak clip spring may cause
sparks.
• f the batter beco es hot to the touch at an
time during the charging process, disconnect
the battery charger and let the battery cool
before reconnecting it ot batteries can
explode!
• s sho n in the follo ing illustration the
open circuit oltage of an
batter stabili es
about
inutes after charging has been
co plete herefore ait
inutes after
charging is co plete before easuring the
open-circuit voltage.
Charging method using a variable-current
(voltage) charger
NOTE
• ea e the batter unuse for ore than
inutes before easuring its open circuit
voltage.
• et the charging oltage to
( f the
charging voltage is lower, charging will be
insufficient if it is higher the batter ill be
over-charged.)
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YES
Measure the open-circuit voltage
prior to charging.
Connect a charger and ammeter to
the battery and start charging.
Is the amperage higher than the
standard charging amperage
written on the battery?
Adjust the charging voltage to
14.0 ~ 14.2 V
Monitor the amperage for 3 ~ 5
minutes. Is the standard charging
amperage exceeded?
If the amperage does not
exceed the standard charging
amperage after 5 minutes,
replace the battery.
Adjust the voltage to obtain the
standard charging amperage
Set the timer to the charging time
determined by the open circuit voltage.
If the required charging time exceeds 5 hours, it is advisable to check the charging
amperage after 5 hours. If there is any change in the amperage, readjust the voltage to
obtain the standard charging amperage.
Leave the battery unused for more than 30 minutes before measuring its open-circuit
voltage.
12.8 V
Charging is complete.
12.0 ~ 12.7 V
Recharging is required.
Under 12.0 V
Replace the battery.
YES
NO
NO
