TEST CHART FOR MAINTENANCE FREE BATERY

STEP-1 VISUAL INSPECTION

Obvious physical damage is
present / Acid Leakage is
present

YES
REPLACE / CM

STEP-2 NO
OCV CHECK
Voltage is 12.4V or above

NO
RECHARGE After recharge,
Refer to charging voltage is 12.4V
section or above

YES YES (proceed STEP3)

STEP-3
LOAD TEST
Volt at 15 seconds is higher
than 9.8 V at 21° C and
above. NO

NO

REPLACE / CM
YES

STEP-4
RETURN TO
SERVICE
TEST CHART FOR CONVENTIONAL BATTERY (LM)

STEP-1 VISUAL INSPECTION

Obvious physical damage is
present / Acid Leakage is
present

YES
REPLACE / CM
NO

ELECTROLYTE
STEP-2
LEVEL CHECK
Electrolyte level above top of If electrolyte level below top of plates
Plates in all cells in one or more cells
ADD WATER
Add water to just above separators.
Charge for 15 MIN @15-25
amperes. Proceed to step 3

STEP-3
OCV CHECK
Voltage is 12.4V or above

RECHARGE After recharge, specific gravity

NO Refer to charging less than 1.225 or cell variation
section 50 point of greater, or OCV is
below 12.4 V

YES NO (proceed STEP 4)

STEP-4
LOAD TEST
Volt at 15 seconds is higher YES
than 9.8 V at 21° C and
above.

NO

REPLACE / CM

YES RETURN TO
SERVICE