Mitsubishi MOTORS Eclipse 1997, Service Manual

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
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BATTERY CHARGING
Caution
When batteries are being charged, an explosive
gas forms beneath the cover of each cell. Do
not smoke near batteries on charge or
have recently been charged.
Do not break live circuits at the ‘terminals of
the batteries on charge. A spark will occur where
the live circuit is broken.
Keep all open flames away from the battery.
CHARGE RATE
If the test indicator is white, the battery should be
charged as outlined below.
When the dot appears or when maximum charge
shown below is reached, charging should be
stopped.
Charge Rate Chart
Battery
Battery electrolyte temperature may temporarily be
allowed to rise to
(131 Increase o f
electrolyte temperature is
harmful to the battery, causing deformation of
battery cell, decrease in life of battery, etc..
NOTE
If the indicator does not
to even after
the battery is charged, the be re-
placed; do not overcharge
GROUP size 86
Slow charging 5 15 hrs. amps
10 7.5 hrs.
amps
Fast charging 20 3.75 hrs. amps
30 2.5 amps
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