Battery Discharge During Storage And Infrequent Use Of The Motorcycle; Battery Charging - Triumph Street Triple S 2022 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Battery Discharge During Storage
and Infrequent Use of the
Motorcycle
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery voltage
weekly using a multimeter. Follow the
manufacturer's
with the meter.
Should the battery voltage fall below
12.7 Volts,
charged.
Allowing a battery to discharge or
leaving it discharged for even a short
period of time causes sulphation of the
lead plates. Sulphation is a normal part
of the chemical reaction inside the
battery, however over time the sulphate
can crystallize on the plates making
recovery difficult or impossible. This
permanent damage is not covered by
the motorcycle warranty, as it is not
due to a manufacturing defect.
Keeping the
reduces the likelihood of it freezing in
cold conditions. Allowing a battery to
freeze will
damage to the battery.
instructions supplied
the battery should
battery fully
cause serious

Battery Charging

The battery contains sulfuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
be
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
SEEK
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not use an automotive quick
charged
charger as it may overcharge and
damage the battery.
internal
For help with selecting a battery
charger, checking the battery voltage or
battery charging, contact your local
authorized Triumph dealer.
Should the battery voltage fall below 12.7
Volts, the battery should be charged
using
charger. Always remove the battery
from the motorcycle and follow the
instructions supplied with the battery
charger.
Warning
MEDICAL
Caution
a Triumph approved
ATTENTION
battery