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BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING
È Relationship between the open-circuit voltage
and the charging time at 20
°C (68 °F)
(These values vary with the temperature, the
condition of the battery plates, and the electro-
lyte level.)
É Open-circuit voltage
Ê Charging time (hours)
Ë Time (minutes)
Ì Charging condition of the battery
Í Ambient temperature 20
°C (68 °F)
a Charging
b Check the open-circuit voltage.
Check the charge of the battery, as shown
in the charts and the following example.
Example:
Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
Charging time = 6.5 hours
Charge of the battery = 20 ~ 30% È
5. Charge: Battery
(refer to the appropriate charging method
illustration)
WARNING
Do not quick charge a battery.
CAUTION:
Never remove the MF battery sealing
caps.
Do not use a high-rate battery charger
since it forces a high-amperage current
into the battery quickly and can cause
battery overheating and battery plate
damage.
If it is impossible to regulate the charging
current on the battery charger, be careful
not to overcharge the battery.
