Gel Cell Battery (Gel)
& VRLA Battery:
Absorbent Glass Mat
Battery (AGM):
3) Voltage: 12V
When fully charged, automotive batteries should measure at
12.6 volts. However, this measurement should be from 13.7 to
14.7 when the engine is running. If the battery tester reads less
than this standard, it means that the battery's resting voltage
is weak. In this case, typically, the battery needs to be charged
or replaced.
4) CCA: 650A (SAE)
The CCA rating refers to how many amps a 12-volt battery
can deliver at 0°F in 30 seconds while maintaining at least a
7.2V voltage. This means that the higher the CCA rating is, the
easier the engine can be cranked in cold temperatures.
Connect the Clamps to the Battery Terminals (See
Figure 3.3.1)
1) Before connecting the clamps to the terminals, please use
sandpaper to polish off the corrosion on the battery terminals.
With this, you can avoid inaccurate test values.
2) Attach the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal, and connect
the black clamp to the negative (-).
• ALWAYS KEEP THE RED & BLACK CLAMPS FROM
EN I 12
Gel batteries are similar to flooded batteries. Although
for this type, calcium replaces the antimony in the lead
plates, and silica is added to the electrolyte solution,
turning the liquid into a gel.
AGM batteries are designed to deliver powerful bursts
of starting amps and run for a long time. "Absorbed
Glass Mats" are used to cushion the ultra-thin lead
plates, allowing manufacturers to include more
leads into one battery and provide more power. AGM
batteries are divided into two categories according to
the cell structure. They can be AGM FLAT PLATE and
AGM SPIRAL. This type of battery is ideal for vehicles
with automatic start-stop applications and braking
energy recovery.