16. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT VITALITY 50 BATTERY INSPECTION Remove the battery cover and disconnect the battery cables. Measure the voltage (20°C/68°F) between the battery terminals. Fully charged : 13.0V13.2V Undercharged : 12.3V max. CHARGING METHOD Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) cable. Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-) cable. · Keep flames and sparks away from a charging battery. · Turn power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the battery terminals to prevent sparks near the battery. · Charge the battery according to the current specified on the battery surface. Black Red Charging current: Standard : 0.4A Quick : 4A Charging time : Standard : 5 ~10hours Quick : 0.5 hour After charging: Open circuit voltage: 12.8V min. · Quick charging should only be done in an emergency. · During quick charging, the battery temperature should not exceed 45. · Measure the voltage 30 minutes after the battery is charged. 16-6