BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 321

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BATTERY CHARGING EQUIPMENT
The battery charger must have an adjustable charging
rate . Variable adjustment is preferred , but a unit which
can be adjusted in small increments is acceptable .
The battery charger must be equipped with an ammeter
capable of accurately measuring current of less than
one ampere .
If your present charger is not adjustable to the proper cur-
rent values , a rheostat can be connected in series with the
battery to provide adjustment. 12 Ohm, 50 watt rheostats,
such as OHMITE - 0314 or MALLORY 50K 12P, are avail-
able from electronic parts supply shops and they are
suitable for use with most chargers if the peak current is
held below 2 amps.
If you need an accurate ammeter, we recommend the
use of: SHURITE - 5202 (0 to 3 amps) or - 5203 (0 to 5
amps) available from electronic parts supply shops.
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Rheostat
12.n.50 watt
Charger
Ammeter
Battery
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For a service application and a permanent installation,
both ammeter and rheostat can be built into a small box
adjacent your charger .
_ CAUTION: Adequate ventillation MUST be pra-
y
vided to cool the rheostat.
SECTION 04 ELECTRICAL
SUB-SECTION 04 (BATTERY)
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