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BATTERY INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL
BATTERY INSPECTION
NOTE:
Since the MF battery is of a sealed-type
construction, it is impossible to measure
the specific gravity of the electrolyte in
order to check the state of charge in the bat-
tery. Therefore, to check the state of charge
in the battery, voltage must be measured at
the battery terminals.
CAUTION:
CHARGING METHOD
This battery is of the sealed type. Never
remove sealing caps even when charging.
With the sealing caps removed, the bal-
ance will not be maintained, and battery
performance will lower gradually.
Never add water. If distilled water is
added, chemical reaction in the battery
will not proceed in the normal way, thus
making it impossible for the battery to
operate regularly.
The charging time, charging current and
charging voltage for the MF battery are
different from those of general type bat-
teries.
The MF battery should be charged as
instructed in the "Charging method".
Should the battery be overcharged, the
electrolyte level will lower extremely.
Therefore, use special care when charg-
ing the battery.
Avoid using any electrolyte other than
specified. The specific gravity of the MF
battery electrolyte is 1.32 at 20 °C (68 °F).
(The specific gravity of the general type
battery electrolyte is 1.28.) If the electro-
lyte whose specific gravity is less than
1.32, the sulfuric acid will decrease and
thus low battery performance will result.
Should any electrolyte, whose specific
gravity is 1.32 or more, be used, the bat-
tery plates will corrode and battery life
will shorten.
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