Maintenance Free Battery - Diagnostic/Charge Procedure: Overview

Bulletin No. 002/95
Issued 4/5/95
Revised 9/12/95

Category
G

Applicable Model/s
All Models

Subject
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY

DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE

This bulletin replaces the previously released bulletin Cat. G, No. 003/93.

DESCRIPTION

The information in this bulletin describes:

^ Conditions that may lead to battery failure

^ Correct inspection and servicing procedures

^ Samples of current inspection sheets and maintenance records

^ Requirements for Warranty Submission

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Conditions Leading to Battery Problems

2. Battery Maintenance Responsibility

3. Battery Maintenance Record

4. Servicing Equipment Requirements

5. Charging and Load Testing Information

6. Battery Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) Ratings

7. Battery Diagnostic Procedures
(Using Load Tester Vat4O or Equivalent)

7a. Battery Diagnostic Procedures
(Using Midtronics PowerSensor Plus Tester)

8. Parts Information

9. Warrantable Charging and/or Replacement

10. Warranty Claim Submission

11. Warranty Information
(for Battery Inspection, Charging and Testing)

Attachment: Samples of Battery Maintenance Record and Battery Check Sheet