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FAULTY BATTERY CELLS / GENERAL BATTERY CARE
Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get damaged. If after several
hours charging your battery is still flat, you should test the battery. For non-sealed lead acid batteries; using a
hydrometer (which can be purchased from most motor accessory stores), take readings from each cell by
sucking up a small amount of electrolyte to check the specific gravity and condition of the cell. Put the fluid
back into the cell after testing, taking care not to splash the fluid about.
If one reading is lower than the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. The battery will require replacement if
one or more cells are faulty.
ALWAYS WASH OUT THE HYDROMETER AFTER USE.
For standard lead acid batteries, but not maintenance free, it is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the
plates.
NOTE
, however that you should not overfill the battery, as the electrolyte is strongly acidic.
DO NOT USE TAP WATER
. Always use distilled or ionised water. If necessary have it checked by your
garage.
It is also important to maintain the battery leads on a regular basis as loose or dirty connections on your battery
terminals may prevent the vehicle from starting. Do this by removing the leads from the battery, cleaning the
inside of each connector and the terminal posts on the battery. Smear the terminal posts with grease, replace
the connectors and tighten firmly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SIMPLE FAULTS
A)
If the charger fails to work
1. Switch off immediately at the mains supply.
2. After switching off the mains supply, ensure that the crocodile clips are making good contact with the
correct terminal posts and the correct output voltage has been selected. Ensure that the leads are not
damaged.
3. Switch mains supply on and check again.
B)
If the charger still does not work;
1) Switch off immediately at the mains supply and disconnect the output leads from the battery.
2) Check that the output fuse and the fuse in the mains plug are intact.
3) Check to see that the positive and negative leads are connected to the correct terminals.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare that the product conforms to the following directives
73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE, 2004/108/EC, 2002/95/EC (ROHS), EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, EN50366
Technical Manager
Maypole Ltd
January, 2015
EMAIL : [email protected]
WEB : WWW.MAYPOLE.LTD.UK