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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / BATTERY 6-39
CHANGE C2 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 6
WARNING: Do NOT jump start the aircraft.
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Verify that master switch OFF.
2. Remove red and black terminal caps from positive and negative charging terminals, respectively.
(See Figure 6-3.)
FIGURE 6-3
AIRCRAFT BATTERY CHARGING TERMINALS
3. Use a multimeter to check the battery voltage. If battery voltage is below 12.6 VDC, charge
battery.
4. Remove the multimeter from the battery charging terminals.
5. Verify that your charging unit is OFF.
WARNING: Make sure to use an AGM compatible charging system for the
battery. Because AGM batteries are sensitive to overcharging, the
recommended charge rate should be kept around 2.25-2.30V/cell
and shall not exceed 2.40V/cell.
6. Attach positive charging clamp from charging unit to the positive charging terminal.
7. Attach negative charging clamp from charging unit to the negative charging terminal.
8. Turn on the charging unit. Boost-charge battery up to a minimum of 12.6 VDC. Do not exceed 192
amperes charge current.