Charging - Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 1999 Workshop Manual

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ±

CHARGING

1. When charging a battery while still installed in the vehicle,
disconnect the battery cables to prevent damage to
electrical parts.
2. The current normally used for charging a battery should
be approximately 1/10th of the battery capacity. When
performing a quick-charging due to lack of time, etc., the
charging current should never exceed the battery capacity
as indicated in amperes.
Battery
type
65D23L
3. Determining if charging is completed.
(1) If the specific gravity of the battery fluid reaches 1.250
± 1.290 and remains constant for at least one hour.
(2) If the voltage of each cell reaches 2.5 ± 2.8 V and
remains constant for at least one hour.
Caution
(1) Remove the battery caps during charging.
(2) Be careful since the battery fluid level may rise
during charging.
(3) Keep all sources of fire away while charging
because there is a danger of explosion.
(4) Be careful not to do anything that could generate
sparks while charging.
(5) When charging is completed, replace the battery
caps, pour clean water over the battery to remove
any sulfuric acid and dry.
(6) Perform the charging in the well-ventilated place.
(7) Do not raise the battery fluid temperature more
than approximately 45 C (In case of quick-
charging: approximately 55 C).
Battery
Capacity Normal charg-
(5 HR) ing current
52 Ah 5.2 A
Quick-charg-
ing current
53 A