Battery - Battery Test and Charging Chart (Chart I)
EL-18flowchartBattery Test and Charging Chart
Chart I
1
VISUAL INSPECTION - Check battery case for cracks or bends. Check battery terminals for damage. If the difference between the max. and min. electrolyte level in cells is within 10 mm (0.39 in), it is O.K.
N.G.
Replace battery.
O.K.
2
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY - Refer to 'Specific Gravity Check'.
Below 1.100
Below 1.100
SLOW CHARGE - Refer to 'A: Slow Charge'.
CAPACITY TEST - Refer to 'Chart II'.
Above 1.220
Above 1.220
CAPACITY TEST - Refer to 'Chart II'.
3
1.100 - 1.220
STANDARD CHARGE - Refer to 'B: Standard Charge'.
4
QUICK CHARGE - Refer to 'C: Quick Charge'.
5
CAPACITY TEST - Refer to 'Chart II'.
O.K.
Ready for use.
N.G.
6
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY - Refer to 'Specific Gravity Check'.
7
RECHARGE - Refer to 'C: Quick Charge'. If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop charging. Always charge battery when its temperature is below 60°C (140°F).
8
CAPACITY TEST - Refer to 'Chart II'.
N.G.
same as step 1
O.K.
Ready for use.
NOTE
* "STANDARD CHARGE" is recommended if the vehicle is in storage after charging.
See also
EL - A: Slow Charge · EL - B: Standard Charge · EL - C: Quick Charge · EL - Chart II · EL - Specific Gravity Check