VESPA LX 4T USA Workshop Manual page 59

LX 4T USA
Regular bench charging must be carried out with
the specific battery charger, (single) or (multiple),
setting the battery charger selector to the type of
battery to be recharged. Connections to the power
supply source must be implemented by connect-
ing the corresponding poles (+ to+ and - to -).
4) Cleaning the battery
The battery should always be kept clean, espe-
cially on its top side, and the terminals should be
coated with Vaseline.
WARNING
- Before recharging the battery, remove the plugs of each cell.
Keep the battery away from naked flames or sparks when
charging.
Remove the battery from the vehicle removing the negative
clamp first.
CAUTION
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN
THAT RECOMMENDED.
USING A FUSE OF UNSUITABLE RATING MAY SERIOUS-
LY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE.
CAUTION
DRINKING WATER CONTAINS MINERALS THAT CAN BE
EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE BATTERY: USE DISTIL-
LED WATER ONLY.
CAUTION
TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE THE BATTERY
MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY WITH A LOW
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL BEFORE IT IS FIRST USED
SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.
Specific tooling
020333Y Single battery charger
020334Y Multiple battery charger
1)- Remove the short closed tube and the caps, then pour sulphuric acid into the cells using the type
specified for batteries, with a specific gravity of 1.26, corresponding to 30° Bé, at a minimum temperature
of 15°C until the upper level is reached.
2) - Leave to rest for at least 2 hours; then, restore the level with sulphuric acid.
3)- Within the following 24 hours, recharge with the specific battery charger (single) or (multiple) at a
density of about 1/10 of the battery nominal capacity and until the acid density is about 1.27, corre-
sponding to 31º Bé, and these values are stabilised.
4) - Once the charge is over, level the acid (by adding distilled water). Close and clean carefully.
5)- Once the above operations have been performed, install the battery in the vehicle ensuring the
connections between the wiring and the battery terminals are correct.
WARNING
Electrical system
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