Accumulator charging
If it is determined that the density of the battery electrolyte is insufficient, the battery should be removed from the vehicle and charged with a battery charger.
The battery should be charged with a low current to avoid warping of the plates. Before starting charging, bring the electrolyte level in the battery compartments to normal. A fully discharged battery must be charged with a current of 4 to 5 A for 24 hours. With an accelerated charge, the battery must be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system. Please note that some types of batteries (e.g. lead-calcium) can be disabled by an accelerated charge.
The battery is considered fully charged if intensive gas evolution is observed in all compartments, and the density of the electrolyte remains constant for an hour. Before charging the battery, remove the plugs from the compartments.
WARNING: When charging, the battery releases oxygen and hydrogen, which form an explosive mixture. To prevent an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from the battery being charged.
When connecting the charger, the following rules must be observed:
- 1. The car electrical wires from the battery must be disconnected.
- 2. The output voltage of the charger must match the rated voltage of the battery.
- 3. When connecting the charger, the correct polarity must be observed: positive (+) connect the charger wire to the positive battery terminal, and the negative (-) - to the negative.
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