Minuteman E24 - Page 56

12.3 Batteries (Wet Lead Acid)
• Minuteman batteries are rated for 500 char
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Every time the batteries are charged it uses one cycle.
To insure getting the expected life, unnecessary charging should be avoided.
• The specific gravity will reflect the percentage of charge remaining in the
battery.
• 100% charge = 1.265 and above Specific Gravity
•
75 % charge
=
1.225 Specific Gravity
75
%
charge
1.225
Specific
Gravity
• 50 % charge = 1.190 Specific Gravity
• 25 % charge = 1.120 Specific Gravity
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Do not attempt to open cell covers or caps. Doing so will destroy the battery.
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