Battery Catalogue - Euro Car Parts

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING STARTER BATTERIES
Storage and transport
Recharge wet / filled batteries when the acid density falls to a minimum or 1.23 kg or 1.24 volts.
Filled batteries are to be transported upright otherwise acid can escape. During transport, secure batteries to prevent against tipping over
and short-circuiting.
Installation in the vehicle
Prior to installing or removing the battery, switch off the engine and all electrical equipment.
When removing, first disconnect the negative pole (-), then the positive pole (+).
Prior to installing the battery, clean the battery tray in the vehicle. Clamp battery rigidly.
Clean battery pole and clamps and other fixings and lubricate slightly with acid-free grease.
When installing, first connect positive pole (+), then negative pole (-).
Auxiliary equipment, such as degassing tube, cable fixing, terminal cover has to be taken over from the old battery. At least one degassing
opening has to remain unplugged at all times.
Charging outside the vehicle
The battery should be removed for recharging. Batteries must only be charged with direct current (DC). Connect positive pole (+) of battery
to positive pole (+) of charger and negative
pole (-) of battery to negative pole (-) of charger.
Only switch on charger after connecting it to the battery. When charging is complete, first switch off the charger. 1/10 of the capacity is recommended
as the charging current (e.g. 44 Ah: 10 = 4.4 A charging current).
The acid temperature must not exceed 55°C. Interrupt charging if this temperature is exceeded.
Battery is fully charged when the acid density and charging voltage have stopped rising for 2 hours.
After charging, check acid level and if required top up with desalinated / distilled water up to the max acid level mark or 15 mm above the
upper edge of the separators.
Ensure good ventilation during charging.
Maintenance
Keep surface of the battery clean and dry. Check acid level regularly and replenish with desalinated water or distilled water, if required.
Never top up with acid. In the event of considerable water loss the regulator voltage should be checked by your local Euro Car Parts branch
or other specialist. Do not use any so-called improving agents.
The state of charge of the battery can be checked by taking an acid density measurement using a hydrometer. If the acid density is below
1.230 kg/l the battery is to be recharged (refer to item 3). At this acid density the battery is protected against freezing down to -15°C (at
1.280 kg/l down to -70 C).
Jump starting
Only use standard jump leads (DIN 72553). Follow operating instructions of the jump leads. Only connect batteries of the same
nominal voltage. Connecting both vehicle engines must be switched off! First connect the two positive poles and then the negative pole of
the charged battery to a metallic part of the vehicle that has not been painted remote from the battery on the vehicle requiring assistance.
(Follow vehicle manufacturer's instructions.)
Start the vehicle providing assistance, and then start the engine of the vehicle requiring assistance for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Disconnect cables in reverse sequence.
Taking out of service
Charge battery (refer to item 4) and store in a cool place. If battery is to remain in the vehicle, disconnect negative terminal. Check battery
state of charge regularly (refer to item 4).
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