Testing

Non Maintenance Free Battery, without a Visual Indicator

Lead acid batteries that are non maintenance free are filled with electrolyte fluid (wet battery). They have sealing plugs.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury from direct exposure to battery acid!

• Observe the warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ There is a risk of injury from the battery acid. ] Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.

Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas that forms during battery charging.

• Observe the warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas that forms during battery charging. ] Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.

Testing

CAUTION!
Risk of injury and explosion!

• Observe the warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions!

Perform Battery Checks in the Following Sequence:

- Visual check. Refer to => [ Visual Check ]. Visual Check

- Check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to => [ Electrolyte Level, Checking ]. Electrolyte Level, Checking

- Battery testing with the battery tester (VAS 6161), refer to => [ Battery Testing, using VAS 6161 ] Battery, Charging or with the battery tester with printer (VAS 5097A), refer to => [ Battery Testing, using VAS 5097A ] Battery, Charging or measure the battery acid density. Refer to => [ Acid Density, Measuring ]. Acid Density, Measuring

- Additional procedures depends on the result of the battery test with the battery tester.