Lead Acid Conventional Battery Charging And Testing; Lead Acid Conventional Battery Maintenance - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

CHASSIS / BODY ELECTRICAL
LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
CHARGING AND TESTING
Polaris recommends using a BatteryMINDer® 1510- 1.5
AMP charger (or a similar charger), which can be ordered
through your normal parts channel.
BatteryMINDer® 1510- 1.5 AMP charger
2830404
Nominal voltage is 12.6 to 12.8 Volts when fully charged.
If the voltage falls below 12.5V, charge it immediately, or
the battery runs the risk of sulfation.
The battery must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be significantly reduced by 10-30% of the
battery's full potential.
To charge a Lead Acid Conventional battery, do the
following:
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle to prevent
damage from leaking or spilled acid during charging
(see Battery Removal).
2. Charge the battery with a charging output no larger
than 10% of the battery's amp-hour rating. Charge as
needed to raise the specific gravity to 1.270 or
greater.
3. Install the battery (see Battery Installation).
Test the battery using the PU-50296 battery tester. If the
test fails, fully charge the battery.
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LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
Recharge the battery to its full capacity every 30 to 60
days.
If the battery is stored or used in a partially charged
condition, hard crystal sulfation will form on the plates,
reducing the efficiency and service life of the battery.
IMPORTANT
NEVER add electrolyte to the battery once the battery
is in service.
Only add distilled water to the battery if necessary.
Store the battery in the vehicle with the cables
disconnected, or store the battery in a cool / dry location.
Batteries will self discharge more rapidly when stored in
extreme temperatures.
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