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STEP 3 OPTIMA battery technology will allow discharging
a 12V battery below the normal 10.5 volts without sig-
nificant decreases in performance. However, the design of
many standard constant-voltage chargers may not permit
it to recognize a battery with a voltage below 10.5 volts.
If the OCV is less than 10.5 volts, take the following steps
to get the OPTIMA battery to accept a charge:
A Begin the process by connecting a good battery to the
charger.
B Connect the discharged OPTIMA battery (below 10.5 volts
OCV) in a parallel connection with the good battery as
shown. Turn the charger on.
C If the discharged OPTIMA battery voltage increases to 10.5
volts or higher, remove it from the parallel connection and
go to step 4 (charging/testing).
D If the OPTIMA battery voltage does not increase within
one hour, fail the battery.
The RBR (Return Battery Report) can include the descrip-
tion "Failed Step 3D" as reason for warranty return.
STEP 4 If the OCV is between 10.5 and 12.55, connect the
battery to a constant-voltage charger, such as a (1) parallel
charger or (2) single battery 5/15/50-type roll-around shop
charger for no more than 5 minutes to see if it accepts a
charge.
A If it accepts equal to or greater than 5 amps, follow the
"constant charge" or "constant current" charging recom-
mendations below or those on the Interstate "Approximate
Charge Times · Key Shop Procedures" chart.
B If it does not accept 5 amps, do not charge the battery. Fail
the battery based on this test.
The RBR can include the description "Failed Step 4B" as
reason for warranty return.
SECCIÓN 7
INFORMACIÓN DE MANTENIMIENTO
After the battery is fully charged, go to Step 5 to load test
the battery.
Note:
1. 12V batteries received at severely low voltages of less than
8 volts may require 50% longer charging times (50% more
Amp-Hour input).
2. During the charge process, batteries that are hot to the touch
(>120°F) should be removed from charge. If this occurs
on a series charger, the 12V battery may have a terminal
voltage greater than 16 volts.
If it occurs on a constant voltage charger, fail the battery.
STEP 5 If the OCV is 12.55 volts or higher, load test the
battery following Battery Council International (BCI)
load procedure. (A load test @ 1/2 the CCA for 15 sec is
required to pass or fail the battery for warranty considera-
tion.)
Recargue la batería en un área ventilada, lejos de
chispas, fuentes de calor, cigarrillos o llamas abiertas.
Limpieza de Terminales y Conexiones de Cables de la
Batería
Limpie los terminales de la batería y las conexiones de los
cables cada 100 horas. Desconecte primero el cable negativo
negro y después asegúrese de reconectarlo al terminal NE-
GATIVO (-) y el cable rojo al terminal POSITIVO (+) de la
batería; de lo contrario se dañará el sistema eléctrico.
Limpieza de la Batería
Limpie la parte superior de la batería cada 300 horas des-
montándola del vehículo y asegurándose que sus tapas estén
bien puestas. Empape un trapo con la solución de agua con
bicarbonato de soda y frote la parte superior de la batería (Bat-
erías no selladas únicamente). Después que deje de producirse
espuma, lávela con agua fresca y séquela con un trapo.
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