Battery Charger :Vas5900 Service Charge: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Battery Charger:VAS5900
Risk Of Injury. Follow All Warning Messages And Safety Precautions. Refer To WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
"Service Charging" Is Not Permitted For VW Vehicles, Because Voltage Surges Can Damage The On-Board Electronics.
The Battery -A- Must Always Be Disconnected From The Vehicle Electrical System When Using The "Service Charge" Mode.
Do Not Check Or Charge A Battery -A- When The Visual Indicator Has >>No Color Or Is Bright Yellow<<. Jump Starting Must Not Be Used!
There Is A Risk Of Explosion During Testing, Charging Or Jump Starting.
These Batteries -A- Must Be Replaced.
Always Set The Mode That Corresponds To The Battery -A- During The Charging Process. Refer To The :VAS5900 Operating Instructions.
"Service Charging" Is Suitable For:
- Wet Batteries Having A Visual Indicator Which Allows Charging (Visual Indicator Black Or Green).
The "Service Charge (SERV)" Mode Is Only Used With Sulfated Batteries -A-. The Battery -A- With Voltages Greater Than 14.4 V Is Charged. A Partial Removal Of The Sulfation Layer Can Result From This. Check The Visual Indicator After Charging, Immediately Before The Battery -A- Is Used. Refer To VISUAL INDICATOR COLOR DISPLAY, CHECKING .
The Battery -A- Temperature Must Be At Least 10 °C (50 °F).