6120... Threshold values for assessment of all batteries (except telephone batteries)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Test step 1 - before charging the battery
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY (BEFORE CHARGING)
| Charge state(1) | Starting capability(2) | Test result | ||||||
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| Not testable | Charge | |||||||
| less than 50 %(2) | Charge | |||||||
| more than 50 % | less than 75 % | Charge | ||||||
| more than 50 % | more than 75 %(3) | Charge | ||||||
| more than 80 % | more than 75 % | O.K. | ||||||
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Test step 2 - after charging the battery
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY (AFTER CHARGING)
| Charge condition(1) | Starting capability(2) | Test result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not testable | Defective | |||||
| less than 50 % | less than 75 % | Charge | ||||
| more than 50 % | more than 75 % | Charge | ||||
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NOTE:
If battery was checked on the positive terminal in the engine compartment, repeat check directly on battery for sake of safety.