61 20... Threshold values for battery assessment of all batteries (except telephone batteries)
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Test step 1 - before battery charge
| State of charge 1) | Start output 2) | Test result |
|---|---|---|
| cannot be tested | Charge | |
| less than 50 % 2) | Charge | |
| greater than 50 % | less than 75% | Charge |
| greater than 50 % | greater than 75 % 3) | Charge |
| greater than 80 % | greater than 75 % | OK |
Test step 2 - after battery charge
| State of charge 1) | Start output 2) | Test result |
|---|---|---|
| cannot be tested | Faulty | |
| less than 50% | less than 75% | Charge |
| greater than 50 % | greater than 75 % | Charge |
- State of charge and start output must always be evaluated in combination
- Test charging for more than 5 hours with Gossen CG 32 or Siemens/Gossen VB 801 charger
- Fully charge until the state of charge is greater than 80%.
NOTE:
If the battery has been tested from the positive terminal in the engine compartment, repeat the test for safety directly on the battery.