Electrical System
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The following rules apply to charging batteries:
1.
Make sure the charger is OFF before connecting it to the battery. Turn the charger OFF before
disconnecting if from the battery after charging is complete.
2. Always connect the positive charger cable to the positive battery terminal first and then the nega
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tive charger to the negative battery terminal.
3.
The charger must be as far away from the battery being charged as possible.
Do not place
the charger directly above the battery nor place the battery next to the vents in the charger.
4.
Any battery may be charged at any rate (amperes) as long as spewing of electrolyte due to vio-
lent gassing does not occur and the electrolyte temperature does not exceed 125° F
(52° C). If either of these conditions occurs, the charging rate (amperes) must be reduced
or temporarily halted to avoid damage to the battery.
5.
The battery is fully charged when, over a two hour period at a low charging rate in amperes, all
cells are gassing freely and no change in specific gravity occurs.
6. The full charge specific gravity is 1.260–1.280, corrected for electrolyte temperature with the
electrolyte at the fill line (see Figure 9-3). If electrolyte loss has occurred as a result of age or
overfilling, the specific gravity will be lower. For the most satisfactory charging, lower charging
rates are recommended.
7.
Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
A dead battery will freeze at approximately
10° F. If a battery has been frozen, it should be replaced, as internal damage may have occurred.
8. A cold or sulfated battery will not accept a high rate of charge. Hence, a slow charge must be
conducted.
9. Clean battery posts before connecting charger.
10. Water should be added to a battery when fully charged. If the electrolyte in a dead battery does
not cover the tops of the plates, add just enough distilled water to cover the plates before charg-
ing. Once the battery has been fully charged, add water to the electrolyte fill line.
11.
Any battery that shows case damage or swelling should be taken out of service and sent to
the recycler.
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