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BATTERY CHARGERS (cont’d)
• If multiple battery chargers are in use, each battery charger
must be equipped with its own circuit breaker.
• Alternating current requires high-capacity units. Set the
charging equipment power source to the appropriate level.
• Specialized knowledge and expertise is required. For
information on the legal requirements of your country,
contact your Local Authorized Dealer.
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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BATTERY CHARGE CLASSIFICATIONS
Normal Battery Charge
The normal battery charge is used to restore the battery to its original
power level.
Equation Battery Charge
When the normal battery charge is applied many times, the voltage
level and the battery uid specic gravity of the individual cells will
show a wide variation. This wide variation will prevent full charging of
the battery. Equation battery charge is used to equalize individual cell
voltage and battery uid specic gravity and make full battery charging
possible again.
As a general rule, a battery charged and discharged on a daily basis
should have equation charging applied after every 10 or 15 charge/
discharge cycles.
Additionally, equation charging should be performed as soon as
possible if any of the following conditions occur.
a. Battery discharge in excess of the specied limit.
b. Battery charging following discharge is delayed for an extended
time period.
c. A battery short circuit has occurred.
d. A battery that has not been used for an extended time period is
readied for use.
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