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AGM Explained continued Silver Statement Information In addition, the valve must safely release any excess pressure that may be produced during overcharging (e.g. alternator rectifier fault), otherwise the cell would be irreversibly damaged. The excessive pressure that the valve is releasing is both hydrogen and oxygen which can not recombined within the battery so breaks the cycle, net result is that battery would eventually dry out. It must be noted that an AGM battery must never be opened once it leaves the factory, as sulphation could occur on the plates leading to an irreversible loss in performance. Gel batteries are more critical to correct charging as overcharge can lead to the gel being irreversibly damaged, AGM are not subject to this failure mode and hence are more suitable for automotive use. Q. Can I store my AGM battery in my garage during the winter or will it freeze? A. As with flooded batteries, providing the batteries are kept in a charged state, batteries can be stored without any fears of freezing. Q. Can I store my AGM battery on the garage floor? A. Many people have the impression that when batteries sit on concrete the energy “leaks out”, the truth is that you can let any modern battery sit on concrete without fear of harm or accelerated self discharge. This myth stems from the days of the old wooden/glass case batteries, where damp floors led to water soaking up into outer wooden cases causing swelling of the wood. In fact with modern batteries in hard plastic cases, concrete is generally an excellent surface on which to store a battery. The key issue is that the floor should not have any sharp objects which may damage the battery casing; there are no electrochemical reasons. Q. Do AGM batteries have a memory? A. No, this is only a function of Nickel Alkaine Battery system such as Nickel cadmium. Information regarding the use of Silver Calcium Batteries Ford introduced silver calcium batteries worldwide for their vehicles in 1997 together with a smart charging system. They told their dealers that these batteries must be replaced only with other silver-calcium batteries as the life of normal lead antimony batteries would be drastically reduced if these were used for replacement. This of course, implies that Yuasa batteries must not be used. • Yuasa calcium and calcium/calcium batteries can be used on all Ford vehicles giving a life that is at least as good as recommended Ford replacement batteries in the UK market. • Yuasa automotive batteries are equally suitable for Ford vehicles made before 1997 and in addition use the original design of battery termination as originally fitted, without using terminal adapters. • Calcium and Calcium/Calcium batteries are used by all major vehicle manufacturers as they are maintenance free under normal operating conditions. In addition within the UK, no extremes of climatic temperature are experienced and water loss is not an issue for any Yuasa battery. Yuasa has had many years of supplying these batteries to the aftermarket since the introduction of Ford silver calcium batteries back in 1997. • Grids are still made of Lead. Typically less than 0.1% of calcium is needed to give strength (note calcium is added to the grid alloy in both calcium and hybrid batteries). Some customers think that calcium batteries are completely different to lead acid batteries, but they just represent another generation of the lead acid battery. Ford gave the following reasons for using only silver calcium batteries in their recent cars, but Yuasa automotive batteries with their modern technology more than meet the specification. • Charge Voltage tolerance increased from 14.4V to 14.8V • Yuasa calcium and calcium/calcium offer the same tolerance to this increase in charging voltage within the UK market • Cold cranking power increased by approximately 10% • Yuasa batteries generally give better starting performance than the batteries fitted by the vehicle manufacturers Average battery life has increased to about 6 years in the UK Market due to a combination of battery technology and improved car electrical systems. In summary, you can fit a Yuasa battery to any Ford car (i.e. recommended catalogue model fitment) with the complete assurance that it will give first time starting and trouble free motoring. This bulletin should help you to reply to customers who are concerned about using a Yuasa battery to replace a Ford silver-calcium battery. If you need any further information please contact us. 196
BERR Statement Material Safety Data Issue Level 3, Issue Date 19.02.2008 Product: Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid 1. COMPANY: Yuasa Automotive Batteries (Europe) Limited Unit 22 Rassau Industrial Estate Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 5SD Telephone: 01495 354000 Automotive Block Exemption Regulation 1400/2002/EC The Automotive Block Exemption Regulation (BER) 1400/2002/EC, which came into force on 1st October 2002, is the new legislative framework for motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreements. Also containing important provisions for the automotive aftermarket, the new BER aims to create more competition in the sales and servicing markets as well as in the markets for the supply of replacement parts. The European Commission thereby intends to preserve the motorists’ right to have their vehicles serviced, maintained and repaired at a workshop of their choice and at prices controlled by competition. Link http://www.figiefa.org/docs/BERBrochurefinalen.pdf Subject: Block Exemption – Matching Quality DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICING OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) NO 1400/2002 of 31 July 2002 Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd, certifies that our Automotive Lead Acid SLI Batteries under the Yuasa Brands, fulfil the ‘Matching Quality’ requirements applicable for the use of spare parts for the repair or maintenance of motor vehicles by authorised repairers, as defined in art. 1 (1) (u) of the Block Exemption Regulation (EC) 1400/2002. David Shield General Manager Engineering Yuasa Batteries Europe Ltd 2. GENERAL COMPOSITION: Lead, lead compounds and
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