PIAGGIO Ape - Battery Charge - Charging Curve

THE VOLTAGE OSCILLATES, IS NOT CONSTANT
Possible Cause Operation
Defective regulator Replace.
THE VOLTAGE REACHES EXCESSIVE VALUES
Possible Cause Operation
Defective regulator Replace.
THE DYNAMOTOR OVERHEATS
Possible Cause Operation
Rotor in short circuit Clean the threads of the manifold; if not getting good results,
replace the rotor.
RAPID CONSUMPTION OF THE BRUSHES
Possible Cause Operation
Eccentric manifold Lathe the manifold again and remove the mica.
EXCESSIVE SPARKS AT MANIFOLD
Possible Cause Operation
Rotor interrupted Replace the rotor.
Rotor unsoldered to the manifold Remake the welds when the rotor is well preserved.
Wiper presser springs loose Replace the springs.
Brushes consumed Replace the brushes.
Projection of mica on the manifold Remove the mica from the manifold.
Short circuit in charge indicator bulb Replace the lamp.
Battery charge - charging curve
BATTERY 12V 24 to 27 Ah
Use of dry-charge batteries:
1) Having removed the adhesive tape and the caps, put sulphuric acid inside the elements of the type
for accumulators with specific weight 1.26 corresponding to 30° Bé at a temperature not lower than 15°
C, until the level does not pass the separators by 5 mm.
2) Let it rest for two hours.
3) Charge at a rate of approx. 1/10 of capacity until the voltage reaches a value of about V 2.7 for each
element, with an acid density around 1.27, corresponding to 31° Bé with stable values. The operation
must last approx. 15-20 hours.
WARNING
IF NECESSARY, THE CHARGING TIME MAY BE REDUCED TO 5-6 HOURS.
4) When charging is over, bring the acid to level (by adding distilled water or, if in excess, remove the
acid), plug and carefully clean.
5) After carrying out the operations above, install the battery on the vehicle, correctly observing the
connections described previously.
BATTERY GAS DISCHARGE OUTSIDE THE CAB.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO ENSURE A REGULAR DISCHARGE, OUTSIDE THE CAB, OF THE GASES THAT
FORM IN THE BATTERY, CONNECT TO THE BATTERY THE SPECIAL EXHAUST TUBE KEEPING
IN MIND THAT THE END OPPOSITE THE ONE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY MUST FIT INTO
THE HOLE ON THE FLOOR OF THE CAB TO ALLOW FOR THE ESCAPE OF THE GASES.
APE TM Benzina Electrical system
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