Fault Isolation - Saft 4579 Component Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

4.

Fault Isolation

Fault isolation information is presented in Figure 106 as a guide in locating a cause of
malfunction and isolating the cause to a specific component.
FAULT
Zero volt with battery set to
"charge"
Zero volt with battery set to
"discharge"
SAFT AMERICA INC.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4579
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective electrical
connector (not making
contact).
Link loose or broken.
Battery fully discharged
Battery circuit open or
defective contacts.
Cell(s) completely dry
Fault Isolation
Table 106 (Page 1 of 5)
REMEDY
Check electrical contacts, links and
tightness of nuts (CHECK)
Replace if necessary, torque all
upper terminal nuts (CHECK)
Recharge battery (TESTING and
FAULT ISOLATION)
Check insulation (TESTING and
FAULT ISOLATION)
Check contacts, links and torque of
terminal nuts
Adjust electrolyte level (TESTING
and FAULT ISOLATION)
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