Charging (page 2 of 2)

If the voltage is lower than 12.30 V it is only half charged, if it reaches 12.48 V it is three-quarters charged and at 12.66 V it is fully charged.

CAUTION

• Do not connect or disconnect the battery to or from the electrical system of the vehicle when the engine is running.
• Do not invert the terminal connections (even for a few moments) as this would damage the alternator rectifier.
• When connecting the battery charger to the battery, first establish the connections and then start the charger.
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with temporary cables and with an auxiliary battery, the voltage of the external battery must not exceed 12 V.
• Before charging the battery it is necessary to remove the clamp from the negative terminal.
• When recharging check that the temperature of the electrolyte does not exceed 45°C.

CAUTION

If the electrolyte level in one of the cells of the battery should fall below the minimum level notch on the side of the plastic container, carefully open the cap cover and add de-ionized distilled water as with ordinary batteries.

NOTE: Do not recharge the battery at a voltage of above 15.5 V with a strong flow of current. Use instead a normal 12 V battery charger connecting the positive cable (red) to the (+) terminal of the battery and the negative cable (black) to the (-) terminal of the battery.

In case the battery of the vehicle is connected temporarily to an external battery connect the positive terminal to the positive terminal and the negative terminal to the negative.

CAUTION

• Do not touch the negative and positive terminals at the same time.
• Keep all naked flames away from the vehicle during recharging of the battery.

When replacing the battery follow the directions for use. If the charge of the replacement battery is potentially higher than the old one the higher voltage could cause the fusion of the starter motor induction coil or damage the pinion or crown.