PIAGGIO Beverly 500 i.e., Workshop Manual

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4.
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Constant voltage charge equal to 14.40-14.70V
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Initial charge current equal to 0.3-0.5 x rated capacity
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Charge time:
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10 to 12 h recommended Minimum 6 h Maximum 24 h
5. Constant-current battery charger mode
6.
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Charge current equal to 1/10 of the battery rated capacity
Dry-charge battery
WARNING
THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS POISONOUS AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. IT CON-
TAINS SULPHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES, THE SKIN AND CLOTHING. IF
COMING INTO CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN, WASH ABUNDANTLY WITH WATER FOR AP-
PROX. 15 MIN. AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF THE LIQUID, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK, MAGNESIUM MILK, BATTERED EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
THE BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GAS; KEEP CLEAR OF NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS OR
CIGARETTES; VENTILATE THE AREA WHEN RECHARGING INDOORS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING IN THE PROXIMITY OF BATTERIES.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Remove the short closed tube and the caps, then
pour sulphuric acid into the cells using the type
specified for batteries with a specific gravity of
1.26, corresponding to 30 Bé at a minimum tem-
perature of 15°C until the upper level is reached.
- Allow to stand for at least 2 hours, then top up the
level with sulphuric acid.
- Within 24 hours, recharge using the special bat-
tery charger (single) or (multiple) at an intensity of
about 1/10 of the battery nominal capacity and until
the acid gravity is about 1.27, corresponding to 31
Bé and such values become steady.
- After charging, top up the acid (adding distilled
water ). Close and clean carefully.
- After carrying out the operations above, install the
battery on the scooter, observing the connections
described in point 3) of paragraph " Battery re-
charge ".
Specific tooling
020333Y Single battery charger
020334Y Multiple battery charger
1 Keep the pipe in vertical position
Beverly 500 i.e.
Electrical system
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