Storage; Battery Charging; Battery Fault Diagnosis - Bad Boy Ambush iS Owner's Manual

Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.

Storage

During periods of storage, the batteries will need attention to
keep them maintained and prevent discharge.
In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to pre-
vent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged battery will not
freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60° C). Although the
chemical reaction is slowed in cold temperatures, the battery
must be stored fully charged, and disconnected from any cir-
cuit that could discharge the battery.The batteries must be
cleaned and all deposits neutralized and removed from the
battery case to prevent self discharge.
The battery charger may be left connected to the vehicle to
maintain a full charge on the batteries, provided the charger is
plugged into an active electrical source. If power to the electri-
cal source is disconnected or interrupted the battery charger
will continue to check the charge on the battery pack, this will
draw power from the battery pack and eventually drain the
batteries if power is not restored in a timely manner.

Battery Charging

The battery charger is designed to fully charge the battery set.
If the batteries are severely deep cycled, some automatic bat-
tery chargers contain an electronic module that may not acti-
vate and the battery charger will not function. Automatic
chargers will determine the correct duration of charge to the
battery set and will shut off when the battery set is fully
charged. Always refer to the instructions of the specific char-
ger used.
Before charging, the following should be observed:
Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage.
• The electrolyte level in all cells must be at the recommended level and cover the plates.
• The charging must take place in an area that is well ventilated and capable of removing the hydrogen gas that is
generated by the charging process. A minimum of five air exchanges per hour is recommended.
• The charging connector components must be in good condition and free from dirt or debris.
• The charger connector must be fully inserted into the vehicle receptacle.
• The charger connector/cord set is protected from damage and is located in an area to prevent injury that may result
from personnel running over or tripping over the cord set.
• The charger is automatically turned off during the connect/disconnect cycle and therefore no electrical arc is gener-
ated at the DC plug/receptacle contacts.

BATTERY FAULT DIAGNOSIS

In general, fault diagnosis will be done for two distinct reasons. First, a battery that performs poorly and is outside of the
manufacturers specification should be identified in order to replace it under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty. Dif-
ferent manufacturers have different requirements. Consult the battery manufacturer or the manufacturer's representative
for specific requirements.
The second reason is to determine why a particular vehicle does not perform adequately. Performance problems may
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