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ELEC
BATTERY (EF7000E/EF7200E/EF7200DE)
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Positive tester probe
→
positive battery terminal
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Negative tester probe
→
negative battery terminal
Analog pocket tester:
YU-03112-C
Pocket tester:
90890-03112
TIP
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The charge state of a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery can be
checked by measuring its open-circuit volt-
age (i.e., the voltage when the positive bat-
tery terminal is disconnected).
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No charging is necessary when the open-
circuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.
b. Check the charge of the battery, as
shown in the charts and the following
example.
A. Open-circuit voltage (V)
B. Charging time (hours)
C. Relationship between the open-circuit voltage and
the charging time at 20 °C (68 °F)
D. These values vary with the temperature, the con-
dition of the battery plates, and the electrolyte
level.
Example
Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
Charging time = 6.5 hours
Charge of the battery = 20–30 %
A. Open-circuit voltage (V)
B. Charging condition of the battery (%)
C. Ambient temperature 20 °C (68 °F)
5. Charge:
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Battery
(refer to the appropriate charging meth-
od)
WARNING
Do not quick charge a battery.
