Polaris RZR S 1000 2020 Owner's Manual page 158

MAINTENANCE
BATTERY STORAGE
Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, recharge
the battery about once a month to make up for normal self-discharge (see the
Battery Charging section for details), or use a POLARIS Battery Tender, which
can be left connected during the storage period. Battery Tender will
automatically charge the battery if voltage drops below a pre-determined point.
See the POLARIS products section for the part numbers.
During the storage period, park the vehicle out of the sun in a cool, dry place or
remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.
BATTERY CHARGING
The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installation of a
sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the installation of
this battery.
The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been sealed and fully
charged at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off or add any other fluid to this
battery.
A sealed battery must always be maintained with a full charge. Since the battery
is sealed and the sealing strip cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or
multimeter to measure DC voltage.
An overheated battery may explode, causing severe injury or death. Always
watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the battery becomes very
warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging.
For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.
1. The battery should be disconnected from a load or charger for at least two
hours before checking voltage. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or
multimeter. A fully charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery at 1.2 amps or less
until battery voltage is 12.8 or greater.
3. When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger manufacturer's
instructions for recharging. When using a constant current charger, use the
guidelines on the next page for recharging.
Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the end of charging.
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