Battery Visual Inspection (1)

1. Ensure that the battery electrolyte level is between A and B shown in the figure. Add if the level is lower than the specified range.
   Fig 1: Checking Battery

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2. Use a hydrometer and temperature gauge to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
   1. Standard value 
      1. 1.220-1.290 [at 20°C (68°F)] 

   The specific gravity of electrolyte depends on its temperature. Use the formula below to determine the proper value.

   1. Conversion on centigrade 
      1. D ₂₀  =(t - 20) x 0.0007 + Dt 
   2. Conversion on Fahrenheit 
      1. D ₂₀  =(t - 68) x 0.0007 + Dt 

D₂₀ : Specific gravity as if electrolyte temperature is 20°C (68°F)

D_t : Measured specific gravity

t:Measured temperature