Load Test
- Perform the following steps to complete the load test procedure for maintenance free batteries.
- Connect the load tester clamps to the terminals and proceed with the test as follow:
- If the battery has been on charge, remove the surface charge by connecting a 300 ampere load for 15 seconds.
- Connect the voltmeter and apply the specified load.
- Read the voltage after the load has been applied for 15 seconds.
- Disconnect the load.
- Compare the voltage reading with the minimum and replace the battery if battery test voltage is below that shown in the voltage table.VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION
Voltage Temperature 9.6 V 20°C (68.0°F) and above 9.5 V 16°C (60.8°F) 9.4 V 10°C (50.0°F) 9.3 V 4°C (39.2°F) 9.1 V -1°C (30.2°F) 8.9 V -7°C (19.4°F) 8.7 V -12°C (10.4°F) 8.5 V -18°C (-0.4°F) NOTE:- If the voltage is greater than shown in the table, the battery is good.
- If the voltage is less than shown in the table, replace the battery.