Severely Discharged Batteries: Notes
Risk Of Injury. Follow All Warning Messages And Safety Precautions. Refer To WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
A Battery -A- is designated as "Severely Discharged" If The Resting Voltage Is Less Than 11.6 V.
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.
- Severely Discharged Batteries -A- Freeze Earlier.
- Batteries -A- That Have Frozen Must No Longer Be Used.
Batteries -A- That Have Not Been Used For A Long Time Will Discharge By Themselves.
In Severely Discharged Batteries -A-, The Electrolyte Consists Almost Completely Of Water, Because The Acid Portion Has Been Greatly Reduced.
Severely Discharged Batteries -A- Become Sulfated, Meaning All Of The Plate Surfaces Of The Batteries -A- Harden.
The Sulfation Process May Be Reversed If A Severely Discharged Battery -A- Is Recharged Immediately.
If The Battery -A- Is Not Recharged, The Plates Will Continue To Harden, And The Ability To Accept A Charge Will Decrease. This Results In Reduction Of Battery Performance.
Severely Discharged Batteries -A- In Vehicles Must Be Replaced Prior To Delivery. Pre-Existing Damage Cannot Be Ruled Out.