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Notes for Service department

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It is necessary when handling an AGM battery to observe some particular points pertaining to battery changing and installation location.

Charge 

WARNING: Do not charge the AGM battery with ≥ 14.8 V. Do not use rapid-charging programs!

When charging removed batteries (so-called stand-alone batteries), do not exceed the maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V at room temperature. Also, for charging via the external start connection point, the maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V at room temperature must not be exceeded. The battery can be damaged even if the AGM battery is only briefly charged with a charging voltage higher than 14.8 V. A charging voltage of more than 14.8 V is usually used in quick-charging routines.

Installation location 

WARNING: Do not install the AGM battery in the engine compartment.

The AGM battery must not be installed in the engine compartment on account of the high spatial temperature differences, otherwise its service life will be significantly shortened.

Housing 

WARNING: Do not open AGM batteries.

On no account may AGM batteries be opened, as the ingress of oxygen from the atmosphere would cause the battery to lose its chemical balance, rendering it unserviceable.