Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 130

8-118 CHARGING SYSTEM
- Service Adjustment Procedures
BATTERY CHARGING
Caution
NOSEICA
When batteries are being charged, an explosive gas forms
beneath the cover of each cell. Do not smoke near batteries
on charge or which have recently been charged. Do not
break live circuits at the terminals of the batteries on
charge. A spark will occur where the live circuit is broken.
Keep all open flames away from the battery.
Battery electrolyte temperature may temporanly'be allowed to I
rise to 55°C' (131 "F). Increase of electrolyte temperature above -z
55°C (131°F) is harmful to the battery, causing deformation of ~~;
battery cell, decrease In life ot battery, etc.
CHARGE RATE
If the test Indicator is white, the battery should be charged as ~~
outllned below.
When the dot appears or when maximum charge shown below. __
IS reached, charging should be stopped.
NOTE
If the indicator does not turn 10 blue even after the battery IS
charged, the battery should be replaced; do not overcharge. ..
Charge Rate Chart
Battery 55B24R
(42OMaFmpsl
Slow
Charging
5 amps
10 hrs.
10 amps
5 hrs.
Fast
Charging
20 amps ~
2.5 hrs.
30 amps
1.5 hrs.
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