Prolonged Storage; Battery Charging - Cushman TITAN XD Manual Del Propietário

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Prolonged Storage

Battery charger, controller and other electronic devices need to be disconnected since they will contribute to the pre-
mature discharge of batteries.
The RUN-TOW/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE switch, located behind the access panel in the dash is set to TOW/MAINTENANCE/
STORAGE position for long term storage of the vehicle to avoid draining of the batteries.
During periods of storage, the batteries will need attention to keep them maintained and prevent discharge. In high tem-
peratures the chemical reaction is faster, while low temperatures cause the chemical reaction to slow down. A vehicle
that is stored at 90° F (32° C) will lose.002 of specific gravity each day. If a fully charged battery has a specific gravity of
1.275, and the battery is allowed to sit unused, it will become partially discharged. When it reaches 1.240, which it will
do in less than twenty days, it should be recharged. If a battery is left in a discharged state, sulfating takes place on and
within the plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause permanent damage to the battery. In order to prevent
damage, the battery should be recharged. A hydrometer can be used to determine the specific gravity and therefore
the state of charge of a battery.
In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to
prevent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged battery will
not freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60° C). Although
the chemical reaction is slowed in cold temperatures, the
battery must be stored fully charged, and disconnected from
any circuit that could discharge the battery. For on-board
chargers, disconnect the charging harness from the batter-
ies. For portable chargers, disconnect the charging plug
from the vehicle receptacle. The batteries must be cleaned
and all deposits neutralized and removed from the battery
case to prevent self discharge. The batteries should be
tested or recharged at thirty day minimum intervals.

Battery Charging

The battery charger is designed to fully charge the battery
set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled, some auto-
matic battery chargers contain an electronic module that
may not activate and the battery charger will not function.
Automatic chargers will determine the correct duration of
charge to the battery set and will shut off when the battery
set is fully charged. Always refer to the instructions of the
specific charger used.
Before charging, the following should be observed:
Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage.
• The electrolyte level in all cells must be at the recommended level and cover the plates.
• The charging must take place in a non-hazardous area that is well ventilated and capable of removing the
hydrogen gas that is generated by the charging process. A minimum of five air exchanges per hour is recom-
mended.
• The charging connector components must be in good condition and free from dirt or debris.
• The charger connector must be fully inserted into the vehicle receptacle.
• The charger connector/cord set is protected from damage and is located in an area to prevent injury that may
result from personnel running over or tripping over the cord set.
MAINTENANCE
O F O C
+15 -9
E
L
+5 -15
E
C
-5 -21
T
R
-15 -26
O
L
Y -25 -32
T
E
-35 -37
T
-45 -43
E
M
-55 -48
P
E
-65 -54
R
A
-75 -60
T
U
R
-85 -65
E
-95 -71
1.140
1.100
1.120 1.160
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ELECTROLYTE FREEZING POINT
1.180 1.220 1.260 1.300
1.200 1.240 1.280
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