Owner’s Guide
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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
MAINTENANCE
When it reaches 1.240, which it will do in less than 20 days, it must be charged again. If a battery stays in a
discharged state, sulfating occurs on and within the plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause per-
manent damage to the battery. To prevent damage, the battery must be charged again. Use a hydrometer to
find the specific gravity and the state of charge of a battery.
In winter conditions, the battery must be completely charged to prevent the risk of freezing. A completely
charged battery will not freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60° C). Although the chemical reaction is
decreased in cold temperatures, the battery must be stored completely charged, and disconnected from cir-
cuits that can discharge the battery.
For portable chargers, disconnect the charger plug from the vehicle receptacle.
For on-board chargers, disconnect the charging harness from the batteries.
The batteries must be cleaned and all deposits neutralized and removed from the battery case to prevent self
discharge. The batteries must be tested or charged again at 30 day minimum intervals.
Battery Charging
The battery charger is designed to completely charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep
cycled, some automatic battery chargers contain an electronic module that will not activate and the battery
charger will not operate. Automatic chargers determine the correct length of charge to the battery set and
turns off when the batteries are charged. Always refer to the instructions of the charger used.
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