GRX-3080 JLR EU STANDALONE
Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 Houten NL
www.midtronics.com
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Chapter 4: Preparing to Charge
Inspecting the Battery
Before starting the test, visually inspect the battery for:
•
Cracked, buckled, or leaking case. If you see any of these
defects, replace the battery. DO NOT CHARGE THE
BATTERY.
• Corroded, loose, or damaged cables and connections.
Repair or replace as needed.
•
Corrosion on the battery terminals, dirt or acid on the
case top. Clean the case and terminals using a wire
brush and a mixture of water and baking soda.
•
Low electrolyte level. If the electrolyte level is too low,
add distilled water to the level indicated by the battery
manufacturer. Do not overfill.
• Corroded or loose battery terminals, tray and hold-
down fixture. Tighten or replace as needed.
Connecting the Clamps
Connect the charging clamps to the battery in accordance
with all precautions and safety instructions. Do not connect
either clamp to the vehicle’s chassis.
Connect the clamps to the battery posts: negative (–) black
clamp to the negative (–) post; positive (+) red clamp to the
positive (+) post.
If the clamps are not making good contact with the battery
posts, the screen displays CHECK CLAMP CONNECTIONS.
Make sure that both jaws of each charging clamp come
in good contact with the battery posts. If you accidentally
reverse the clamp connections, the charger sounds an alarm
and displays REVERSE CLAMPS.
Chapter 4: Preparing to Charge
