Charging The Battery
CAUTION:
- Never "quick charge" a fully discharged battery.
- Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
- When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the charger first, as this may cause a spark.
- If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55°C (131°F), stop charging. Always charge battery at a temperature below 55°C (131°F).
Charging Rates
CHARGING RATES SPECIFICATION CHART
| Amps | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 | 1 hour |
| 25 | 2 hours |
| 10 | 5 hours |
| 5 | 10 hours |
Do not charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indicates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
- If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be replaced.