Charging Systems: Battery: Inspection

CHECKING FLOW

Fig 1: Visual Inspection (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Visual Inspection (2 Of 2)
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LOAD CHECKING

Fig 3: Load Checking Chart
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LOAD TEST
1. When discharging the battery during 15 seconds at half currency of Cold Cranking Power (CCP), the voltage of the battery should be as shown below.
  
  Fig 4: Cold Cranking Voltage Chart
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2. When the voltage is not within specification, repeat the load test again, and recharge.
3. If the battery is left alone for 2 hours after recharging and its output is over 12.5V, and the voltage after a load test is over the standard value, the battery can be used.