Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 528

Lotus Service Notes
to be 'jump' started, the subsequent conditions of vehicle use may not allow for sufficient alternator charging
of the battery to achieve a fully charged state. The battery should be trickle charged by external means until
12.8 volts is recorded.
The battery manufacturer recommends an Odyssey EPS 8A charger, which would require around 2½
hours to re-charge a fully discharged battery. Note that a trickle charger will not be capable of re-charging a
fully discharged Odyssey battery. Putting the battery into service at a less than fully charged state will reduce
the time period for which the car can be parked without subsequent starting difficulties. A battery left in a fully
discharged state for a prolonged period, may not be recoverable to its original condition. Allow several hours
after disconnecting a charger before measuring the battery voltage.
WARNING:
• Hydrogen gas generated by the battery could cause an explosion, resulting in severe personal
injuries.
• Charge battery in a well ventilated area.
• Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a frozen
battery to thaw out first.
• If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold
water for several minutes and call a doctor.
Auxiliary Power Socket
An auxiliary power socket is fitted in the right hand side of the battery cover. The socket is operative at
all times, and is provided with a protective hinged flap.
The format of the socket allows a standard cigarette lighter element to be used, or other electrical acces-
sories requiring this type of fitting. Maximum current draw should not exceed 15 amps.
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