BATTERY — Battery Test and Charging Chart (Chart I)
EL-12flowchartChart I is the SG-driven decision tree. Chart II (capacity test details) and the A/B/C charge tables are on subsequent EL pages.
Battery Test and Charging Chart
Chart I
Battery Test and Charging — Chart I (visual + SG-driven decision tree)
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". (* recommended if vehicle is in storage after charging.)
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.
9
Ready for use
NOTE
* "STANDARD CHARGE" is recommended in case that the vehicle is in storage after charging.