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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
G2
INTRODUCTION
The lighting and ignition systems of the Wipac
alternator equipped model Bantam consists of a simple
six-pole alternator generating set which supplies
current through a metal plate rectifier to a battery,
which then feeds the ignition system, lights, horn etc.
The alternator ring carries six coils which are
connected in three sets of two in series, as illustrated
in the schematic diagram Fig. G2.
By using one set of two coils in series, a certain
output is obtained for daylight running and when the
pilot or parking lights are switched on. When the
headlight is brought into circuit, all six coils are
connected as three pairs in series parallel as shown in
Fig. G2, giving maximum output, most of which is
absorbed by the headlamp bulb but still leaving
sufficient current for maintaining the state of charge of
the battery.
Alternating current supplied by the generator is
converted to direct current by means of the rectifier
which is of the very efficient full wave bridge
connected type.
The main connections in the wiring system are
made by rubber socket connectors to the lighting and
ignition switches and by individual rubber covered
bullet-type push-in connectors. The latter are found
most useful when making wiring checks or re-
installing new cables. These connectors are not
intended as plugs and sockets for frequent
manipulation and should only be used when testing or
fault-finding. It is important that they are making
perfect contact as should all other connection points
throughout the system.
BATTERY
The battery used on Bantam machines (with the
exception of the Bushman Pastoral), is a Lucas six volt
unit type PUZ5E/11.
FIG. G1.
Cut-away view of battery.
Charging the Battery
The battery leaves the factory in a fully "dry-charged"
condition, but during storage some of the charge may
be lost. In view of this, the following filling
instructions must be carefully observed.
With the acid, battery and room temperature
between 60°F., and 100°F. (15·5—37·7°C.), remove
the vent plugs and fill each cell to the top of the
separator guard.
Measure the temperature and specific gravity of the
electrolyte in each of the cells.
Allow to stand for twenty minutes and then re-
check the temperature and specific gravity of the
electrolyte in each cell.
The battery is then ready for service unless the
above checks show the electrolyte temperature to have
risen by more than 10°F. (5·5°C.) or the specific
gravity to have fallen by more than ten 'points',
i.e.,
by
more than 0·010 specific gravity. In this event, it will
be necessary to re-charge the battery at the appropriate
charge rate (0·8 amperes) until the specific gravity
values remain constant for three successive hourly
readings and all cells are gassing freely.
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