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• Charge for 2 hours
• Check voltage every 1 hour. If voltage increases
then continue charging. But if voltage does not
increase, discontinue charging. Otherwise battery
charger will get permanently damaged. If battery
is not badly sulphated (i.e. voltage more than 9
volts), then battery can be revived by special
treatment. In such case it is advisable to give
sulphated battery to authorised dealer of battery
manufacturer for necessary special treatment.
Specific gravity check: - Whether battery is fully
charged or partially charged, it will always show
same “no load voltage” of 12 volts or more (unless
battery cells are damaged due to sulphation etc).
But specific gravity of the fully charged battery and
partially charged battery will be different. Fully
charged battery will show Sp. gravity of 1.240 while
partially charged battery will show less specific
gravity. Therefore, specific gravity check is very
important to know condition of the battery.
in loss of capacity. Mostly the causes of
sulphation are as under :
a. Undercharging.
b. Standing in a partially or completely discharge
condition for long time.
c. Low electrolyte level : If electrolyte level is
permitted to fall below the top of the battery
plates, then the
exposed surfaces will harden
and will become sulphated.
d. Adding acid : If acid is added to a cell in which
sulphation exists the condition will be aggravated.
e. High specific gravity : If specific gravity is higher
than the recommended value, then sulphation
may occur.
f. High temp.: High temperature accelerates
sulphation, particularly of an idle, partially
discharged battery.
Cells of the sulphated battery will show low specific
gravity. Follow the procedure given below.
• Check voltage before charging.
Voltage of the Sulphated Battery : -
How to Determine Condition of Battery
Note :
Use of battery load tester will give the correct indication of
state of charge of battery on load conditions.
• Top up level with distilled water to max level
when the electrolyte level is less than half of min
& max level.
• Connect battery to charge & ensure respective
terminal are connected properly.
• Set charging current at 0.9 A DC.
• Charge battery for 3/4 hrs., then check voltage
and special gravity.
• Battery open circuit voltage should be > 12.5
volts (when disconnected from charger) & special
gravity in all 6 cells should be 1.240. This is a
confirmation check for a fully charged battery.
• Disconnect the battery from the charger.
• Fit gang bar plug firmly.
• Connect battery on to vehicle.
• Apply petroleum jelly on battery terminal.
For the optimum performance and longer battery life
the maintenance of battery is important.
a. Always keep the battery clean and dry.
b. Visually inspect the surface of the battery
container. If there are any signs of cracking or
electrolyte leakage from battery, replace the
battery.
• Using the battery load tester confirm for good
indication of state of charge of battery.
Battery Maintenance
Battery Sulphation
Never add acid or ordinary tap water for topping up
since this will shorten Battery life.
Non Use Maintenance
When the vehicle is likely to remain off-road for
longer, time (say more than a month) then Non Use
Maintenance should be carried out as follows
otherwise the battery may get sulphated and
permanently damaged.
a. Remove the battery from vehicle.
b. Maintain electrolyte at ‘Upper Level’.
c. During off service period, battery should be
charged once a month or if the battery DC
voltage drops below 12.3 V.
d. Keep the battery fully charged.
e. Store the battery in cool, dry place.
f. Keep the battery away from rain, dew, moisture
and direct sunlight.
A sulphated battery is one which has been left
standing in a discharged condition or undercharged
to the point where abnormal lead sulphate has
formed on the plates (Sulphate cells looks like white
crystal like sugar). Where this happens, the
chemical reactions within the battery are affected
BATTERY
Pulsar 150/180 DTS-i
Service Station Manual
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