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BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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test. If results indicate a weak cell, the battery or batteries
should be removed and replaced with a good battery of
the same brand, type and approximate age.
Fig. 8 Hydrometer Temperature Correction
160
71.1
+.032
+.030
150
65.6
+.028
+.026
140
60.0
+.024
+.022
130
54.4
+.020
+.018
120
48,9
+.016
+.014
110
43.3
+.012
+.010
100
37.8
+.008
+.006
90
32.2
+.004
+.002
80
26.7
0
–.002
70
21.1
–.004
–.006
60
15.6
–.008
–.010
50
10
–.012
–.014
40
4.4
–.016
–.018
30
–1.1
–.020
–.022
20
–6.7
–.024
–.026
10
–12.12
–.028
EXAMPLE #1:
Electrolyte Temperature
Above 80°F (27°C)
Electrolyte temperature
90° F (32° C)
Hydrometer reading 1.250
1.250 + .004 = 1.254
corrected specific gravity
EXAMPLE #2:
Electrolyte Temperature
Below 80°F (27 °C)
Electrolyte temperature
70° F (21° C)
Hydrometer reading 1.250
1.250 - .004 = 1.246
corrected specific gravity
° F
° C
Electrolyte
Temperature