Battery Charge - Charging Curve - PIAGGIO Ape Workshop Manual

APE TM Benzina
THE VOLTAGE OSCILLATES, IS NOT CONSTANT
Possible Cause
Defective regulator
THE VOLTAGE REACHES EXCESSIVE VALUES
Possible Cause
Defective regulator
Possible Cause
Rotor in short circuit
Possible Cause
Eccentric manifold
Possible Cause
Rotor interrupted
Rotor unsoldered to the manifold
Wiper presser springs loose
Brushes consumed
Projection of mica on the manifold
Short circuit in charge indicator bulb

Battery charge - charging curve

BATTERY 12V 24 to 27 Ah
Use of dry-charge batteries:
1) Having removed the adhesive tape and the caps, put sulphuric acid inside the elements of the type
for accumulators with specific weight 1.26 corresponding to 30° Bé at a temperature not lower than 15°
C, until the level does not pass the separators by 5 mm.
2) Let it rest for two hours.
3) Charge at a rate of approx. 1/10 of capacity until the voltage reaches a value of about V 2.7 for each
element, with an acid density around 1.27, corresponding to 31° Bé with stable values. The operation
must last approx. 15-20 hours.
WARNING
IF NECESSARY, THE CHARGING TIME MAY BE REDUCED TO 5-6 HOURS.
4) When charging is over, bring the acid to level (by adding distilled water or, if in excess, remove the
acid), plug and carefully clean.
5) After carrying out the operations above, install the battery on the vehicle, correctly observing the
connections described previously.
BATTERY GAS DISCHARGE OUTSIDE THE CAB.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO ENSURE A REGULAR DISCHARGE, OUTSIDE THE CAB, OF THE GASES THAT
FORM IN THE BATTERY, CONNECT TO THE BATTERY THE SPECIAL EXHAUST TUBE KEEPING
IN MIND THAT THE END OPPOSITE THE ONE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY MUST FIT INTO
THE HOLE ON THE FLOOR OF THE CAB TO ALLOW FOR THE ESCAPE OF THE GASES.
THE DYNAMOTOR OVERHEATS
RAPID CONSUMPTION OF THE BRUSHES
EXCESSIVE SPARKS AT MANIFOLD
Operation
Replace.
Operation
Replace.
Operation
Clean the threads of the manifold; if not getting good results,
replace the rotor.
Operation
Lathe the manifold again and remove the mica.
Operation
Replace the rotor.
Remake the welds when the rotor is well preserved.
Replace the springs.
Replace the brushes.
Remove the mica from the manifold.
Replace the lamp.
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