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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS

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Fig 3

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On some chargers, the timer must be set to turn on the charger.

8 Adjust the charging rate.
9 Adjust the timer.
10 Check the charging rate and the battery temperature after the battery has been charging for about 15 minutes.
Adjust the charging rate if required
11 Continue charging until the allotted time or until the battery is fully charged.

12 Turn off the charger switch. Disconnect the charger leads from the battery

Watt rating 5Amperes 10Amperes 20Amperes 30Amperes 40Amperes 50Amperes

Below2450 10Hours 5Hours 2½Hours 2Hours - -

2450-2950 12Hours 6Hours 3Hours 2Hours 1½Hours -
Above2950 15Hours 7½Hours 3¼Hours 2Hours 1¾Hours 1½Hours

Note: To avoid damage, charging rate must be reduced or temporarily halted if:

Electrolyte temperature exceeds125F.
Violent gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs.

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