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Back-up power supply of battery via battery chargerVAS 5095A, VAS 5900, VAS 5903, VAS 5904 or VAS 5906 > < Totally discharged battery

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Rapid-charging battery - vehicles without battery monitor control unitJ367 or energy management control unitJ644
Rapid-charging battery - vehicles without battery monitor control unit -J367- or energy management control unit -J644-
Procedure
l  Battery temperature must be at least +10 °C.
  WARNING
Risk of explosion due to naked flames, fires and smoking.
t  Sealing plugs of batteries which are not maintenance-free must be firmly screwed in.
t  Ensure good ventilation.
t  A highly inflammable gas is given off when batteries are charged. Smoking and naked lights are consequently not allowed in rooms in which batteries are being charged.
t  Observe safety regulations of manufacturers of battery charger and battery.
Risk of explosion due to a discharged battery with „magic eye“.
The battery must NOT be checked or charged if the indicator of the „magic eye“ is colourless or yellow. Do NOT boost start the vehicle. There is a risk of explosion when checking or charging the battery or boost starting the vehicle. The battery must be renewed.
  Caution
Risk of damage to battery and electronic vehicle components.
t  Valve-regulated lead acid or AGM batteries must NOT be rapid-charged.
t  Do not rapid-charge batteries in vehicles with battery monitor control unit -J367- or energy management control unit -J644-.
t  Do NOT attempt to rapid-charge totally discharged batteries.
t  Rapid-charging of batteries should only be performed in exceptional circumstances (e.g. if necessary to start the engine) as rapid-charging may cause damage.
t  Battery must not be connected to vehicle electrical system when performing rapid-charging. Disconnect earth cable and positive wires → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
t  Charging voltage must not exceed 14.8 V.
  Note
Observe disposal regulations if battery has to be renewed → Anchor.
   

Back-up power supply of battery via battery chargerVAS 5095A, VAS 5900, VAS 5903, VAS 5904 or VAS 5906 > < Totally discharged battery