BATTERY — Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont'd) — Standard Charge
EL-21flowchartStandard charge is the 'recommended' method for cars going into storage (per EL-18 footnote). 8-hour primary charge + up-to-3.5-hour top-up. Current decreases with rising SG.
Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont'd)
B: Standard Charge
1.100 - 1.130
28B19R(L) / 34B19R(L)4.0 (A)
46B24R(L) / 55B24R(L)5.0 (A)
50D23R(L) / 55D23R(L)6.0 (A)
65D26R(L) / 80D26R(L)7.0 (A)
75D31R(L)8.0 (A)
95D31R(L) / 115D31R(L) / 95E41R(L)9.0 (A)
130E41R(L)13.0 (A)
1.130 - 1.160
28B19R(L) / 34B19R(L)3.0 (A)
46B24R(L) / 55B24R(L)4.0 (A)
50D23R(L) / 55D23R(L)5.0 (A)
65D26R(L) / 80D26R(L)6.0 (A)
75D31R(L)7.0 (A)
95D31R(L) / 115D31R(L) / 95E41R(L)8.0 (A)
130E41R(L)11.0 (A)
1.160 - 1.190
28B19R(L) / 34B19R(L)2.0 (A)
46B24R(L) / 55B24R(L)3.0 (A)
50D23R(L) / 55D23R(L)4.0 (A)
65D26R(L) / 80D26R(L)5.0 (A)
75D31R(L)6.0 (A)
95D31R(L) / 115D31R(L) / 95E41R(L)7.0 (A)
130E41R(L)9.0 (A)
1.190 - 1.220
28B19R(L) / 34B19R(L)2.0 (A)
46B24R(L) / 55B24R(L)2.0 (A)
50D23R(L) / 55D23R(L)3.0 (A)
65D26R(L) / 80D26R(L)4.0 (A)
75D31R(L)5.0 (A)
95D31R(L) / 115D31R(L) / 95E41R(L)5.0 (A)
130E41R(L)7.0 (A)
Below 1.150
Additional standard-charge duration3.5 hours
1.150 - 1.200
Additional standard-charge duration2.5 hours
1.200 - 1.240
Additional standard-charge duration1.5 hours
Above 1.240
Additional standard-charge durationNone — go to capacity test
NOTE
• Check battery type and determine the specified current using the table shown above.
• After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
CAUTION
a. Do not use standard charge method on a battery whose specific gravity is less than 1.100.
b. Set charging current to value specified in Fig. 4. If charger is not capable of producing specified current value, set its charging current as close to that value as possible.
c. Keep battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
d. When connecting charger, connect leads first, then turn on charger. Do not turn on charger first, as this may cause a spark.
e. If battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F), stop charging. Never charge battery when its temperature is above 60°C (140°F).