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Maintenance
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure.
Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers
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The charger connector must be completely inserted in the vehicle
receptacle.
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The charger connector and cord set must be protected from damage.
The charger connector and cord set must be used in an area where it is not
possible for personnel to run over or trip over the cord set.
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The charger automatically turns off during the connect and disconnect cy-
cle so no electrical arc is generated at the DC plug and receptacle contacts.
AC VOLTAGE
The battery charger output is directly related to the input voltage. If the vehicle
receives an incomplete charge in a normally adequate time period, low AC
voltage can be the cause. Consult an electrician if necessary.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Fault diagnosis is done for two reasons:
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A battery that performs poorly and is outside of the manufacturers specifi-
cation must be identified to replace it within the terms of the manufactur-
er’s warranty. Different manufacturers have different requirements. Refer
the battery manufacturer or the manufacturer’s representative for specified
requirements.
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Find the reason a vehicle does not perform adequately. Performance prob-
lems can cause a vehicle to run slowly or can’t operate for the time needed.
A new battery must mature before it develops its maximum capacity. Maturing
can take 100 or more charge and dis-charge cycles. After the maturing phase,
the older a battery gets, the lower the capacity. The only method to find the
capacity of a battery is a load test with a discharge machine. Refer to the
discharge machine manufacturer instructions. A hydrometer is used to identify
a poorly performing battery in a set with a low specific gravity. When the partic-
ular cell or cells that are the problem are identified, the battery can be removed
and replaced. The batter y can’t be restored. The individual battery should be
replaced with a good battery of the same brand, type and approximate age.