Ducati Monster 695 User Manual page 574

Charging system – battery
Charge battery if open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving the battery discharged for more than one month
could damage the battery itself. Check battery charge with a voltmeter.
Always check battery condition before charging and 1 - 2 hours after charging.
Caution
Strictly follow the recharging time indications. Immediately stop charging the battery if it becomes too hot. Let it cool
down before resuming the charging operations.
Use only constant-voltage battery chargers.
Check that battery terminals are properly connected to battery charger.
To charge battery, proceed as follows:
Type of charge
Standard
Fast
Use fast charge for emergencies only.
Long periods of inactivity
If battery voltage is 11.5V or lower, it needs charging.
Connect the battery charger to the battery.
Use a voltage of 16-17V.
In case the ammeter does not show any change, increase voltage to maximum 25V.
Charge for 5 min.
In case the ammeter shows a change, take voltage back to 16-17, or change the battery.
Adding electrolyte
Remove the battery from the vehicle.
Warning
Carefully read the relevant safety rules before making any intervention on the battery (Sect. A 3,
rules).
The battery fluid is toxic and might cause burns if it gets in contact with your skin, because it contains sulphuric acid.
Wear protective clothes, a face mask and goggles before proceeding.
If the fluid gets in contact with the skin, immediately wash with running water. If the fluid gets in contact with your
eyes, wash with abundant running water for 15 minutes and immediately seek specialised medical advice. If it is
accidentally swallowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then magnesia milk, beaten eggs or vegetable oil. Keep the
battery away from sparks, flames, cigarettes or any other heat source, because it gives off explosive gases.
Ventilate the room when charging the battery or using the battery indoors. Do not breathe the gas given off while
charging the battery.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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Volt. Ampere (A)
12 1,8
12 9
Time (Hours)
5-10
1
General safety