Charging
CAUTION
To minimize possible damage to the battery and allow
the battery to be fully charged, the slow charging meth-
od is presented here. This charging method can be ac-
complished with a constant current battery charger
which is available in most shops.
Do not charge a frozen battery because it can ex-
plode and cause injury. Let the battery warm to
o
F (15.5 C) before connecting to a charger.
60
o
Charge the battery in a well−ventilated place to
dissipate gases produced from charging. These
gases are explosive; keep open flame and elec-
trical spark away from the battery. Do not smoke.
Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled. Un-
plug the charger from the electrical outlet before
connecting or disconnecting the charger leads
from the battery posts.
CAUTION
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when us-
ing a battery charger.
NOTE: Using specific gravity of the battery cells is the
most accurate method of determining battery condition.
3.
Following the manufacturer’s instructions, con-
nect the charger cables to the battery. Make sure a good
connection is made.
1.
Determine the battery charge level from either its
specific gravity or open circuit voltage.
4.
Charge the battery following the manufacturer’s
Battery Charge
Level
Specific
Gravity
Open Circuit
Voltage
instructions.
5.
electrolyte. If the temperature exceeds 125oF (51.6oC)
or the electrolyte is violently gassing or spewing, the
charging rate must be lowered or temporarily stopped.
Occasionally check the temperature of the battery
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
1.265
1.225
1.190
1.155
1.120
12.68
12.45
12.24
12.06
11.89
6.
Three hours prior to the end of the charging, mea-
sure the specific gravity of a battery cell once per hour.
The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing
freely at a low charging rate and there is less than a
0.003
readings.
2.
Determine the charging time and rate using the
manufacturer’s battery charger instructions or the
following table.
change in specific gravity for three consecutive
Battery
Reserve
Capacity
(Minutes)
Battery Charge Level
(Percent of Fully Charged)
75%
50%
25%
0%
80
or less 3.8 hrs
@
7.5 hrs 11.3 hrs 15 hrs
@ @ @
3
amps
3 amps 3 amps 3 amps
81
to 125 5.3 hrs 10.5 hrs 15.8 hrs 21 hrs
@
@ @ @
4 amps 4 amps 4 amps
4
amps
126
170
to
5.5 hrs
@
11 hrs
@
16.5 hrs 22 hrs
@ @
5
amps
5 amps 5 amps 5 amps
171
250
to
5.8 hrs 11.5 hrs 17.3 hrs 23 hrs
@
@ @ @
6 amps 6 amps 6 amps
6
amps
above
250
6 hrs
12 hrs 18 hrs 24 hrs
@ @ @
amps 10 amps 10 amps 10 amps
@
10
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