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Accumulator battery

The battery works because two different metals, being in an acid solution, produce electricity.

The battery has an absolute efficiency at 27 ?� C. At -18 ?� C the efficiency of the battery drops to 40%. Now, in order to start the engine, it is necessary to have more than two times more energy than is required at 27 ?� C.

Starting capacity (starting amperes) shows ability of the battery to start the car in very cold weather. It shows the number of amperes, which generates the battery for 30 seconds at -18 ?� C without the voltage drops below 7.2 volts (the minimum level required for the reliable start). The higher the score, the greater the starting power of the battery.

Standby power shows the length of time in minutes, during which the battery provides 25 amps at 27 ?� C. This factor is the time during which the battery ensures the operation of all the auxiliary equipment in the car at night and in bad weather at the faulty generator charge.

In winter conditions at -18 ?� C and below the battery is poorly charged in connection with the increase of internal resistance. For short trips in the winter the energy spent battery to run, is not compensated. As a result, the battery operates on the wear continuously discharged and eventually fails.

In the summer months after long trips the engine heats up, and often happens that it is difficult to start again. Such "hot starts" sometimes demand as much capacity, how much and in cold weather, or more. This especially applies to vysokokompres sion engines with large displacement and cars with air conditioning. This once again underlines the importance of correct choice of battery in accordance with the motor car.

Work is necessary to wear safety goggles. We can not allow dripping acid and particles containing lead compounds in eyes, on skin or on clothing.

The electrolyte is very aggressive. Use protective gloves and goggles. Do not tilt the battery - from the vents can result electrolyte. If you get in your eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with clean water for several minutes. Then consult a doctor immediately. In case of contact with skin or clothes, immediately neutralize acid alkaline soap and wash the appropriate place with plenty of clean water. If you mistakenly hit the inside of the body electrolyte, immediately contact your doctor.

When charging batteries produce explosive gas mixture.

When working with cables and electrical devices is forbidden the use of fire, sparking devices open fire hazard of light devices and smoking. Avoid sparking when handling cables and electrical devices. Never short the battery terminals directly: there is a high risk of grasses we because of the strong spark.

Before carrying out any work on the electrical system of the car disconnect the negative lead from the battery. When replacing bulbs is enough to turn off the respective switches.

When disconnecting the battery from the power-supply system, disconnect the negative cable first, then positive. With the engine running, you can not disconnect the battery, since otherwise be damaged electronic equipment electrical system.

When installing the battery on the vehicle, you must first connect the positive lead and then - negative.

To protect the battery housing from the effects of ultraviolet light, the battery should not be stored in direct sunlight.

By reducing the electrolyte level should be in the respective banks add distilled water to the MAX. This should be done before the electrolyte falls below MIN.

Do not fill higher than necessary, because otherwise the electrolyte will leak through the air vent. This can result in damage to paint and corrosion resistance of the body.

After topping up the electrolyte should be tightly stoppered appropriate battery banks.

Operation in winter conditions

In winter, the battery falls especially big load. Furthermore, at low temperatures gives the battery when starting the engine only a part of the power available to it at a positive temperature. Therefore, we recommend that before the winter season to check the battery and if necessary, then charged her.

If the car is at a very severe frost for several weeks is not in use, remove the battery and put it in storage in a heated room in order to keep it frozen and therefore not destroyed.

Charging the battery

Before the charge, turn off the ignition and all current consumers.

When you charge a small current (eg by means of a low-power charger), there is usually the need to disconnect the wires connecting the onboard electrical system. In any case, you must follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the charger.

Before accelerated charge, which means a large charge current, should the two wires connecting the battery to the on-board electrical system from the battery disconnected.

We recommend that you do not put on the car once frozen and thawed battery, since the battery can have a candy bar inside the crack due to the formation of ice at freezing the battery.

If the battery has been disconnected from the electrical system and to her again

When you remove the battery from the electrical system, be aware that:

- All the data from the memory is erased trip computer;
- All the data from the memory driver's seat memory are deleted;
- Clock with an arrow display stop watch with a digital display slipping;
- Installed at the factory receiver is blocked;
- Automatic lifting and lowering of glasses with power windows not working.

After connecting the battery to the on-board network, you should reset the clock with both arrow so with digital display.

Next, you must restore the full functioning of automatic lifting and lowering of glasses.

In addition, you must re-initialize the memory driver's seat, otherwise there will be storing settings.

Established factory radio can be brought into operation only by entering the relevant code - see. "Guidance on the use of radio."

Removing the battery

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Before removing the battery switch off the ignition and turn off all power consumers. 2. To remove the battery, first unplug those negative lead (usually black or brown). 3. The positive terminal of the battery is protected by a cover. Fold the cover and then remove the positive lead (usually red). 4. Remove the battery bracket and remove it.

Installing the battery

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Install the battery in the designated place for it and secure it with a bolt. 2. When connecting the battery, first connect the positive cable (usually red) and then the negative cable (usually black or brown). 3. The positive terminal of the battery is protected by a cover. Close the lid.

The acquisition of the battery

Perhaps most importantly, what should pay attention to the buyer - is the battery performance. Their three. The first - rated voltage, it at all batteries identical, and it is impossible to make a mistake. When buying is advisable to check the battery load fork. The second - the capacity measured in amperes / hours (A / h), means, roughly speaking, the amount of electricity stored in the battery. From the tank it depends on how long it is possible to turn the starter motor, or more precisely - how much can you make attempts to start the engine. Price Battery almost directly proportional to its capacity. The third characteristic - starting current (measured in amperes, A), m. E. The current supplied to the starter motor during starting. On its accumulators can specify on four different systems: GOST (on domestic), EN (the standard of Uniform Europe), SAE (the American standard) and DIN. Last, German standard, is closest to our guest, and in most European batteries is put "by default", ie when the system standard is not indicated. What it is, the faster and more power provernetsya starter motor.

It is better if you buy the battery with the characteristics specified in the instruction manual of your car: so it will last you longer at the minimum expenses. You can save and buy the accumulator of smaller capacity, but will serve it to you less than usual term and poorly cope with winter start. Having bought the battery even slightly larger capacity, you do not win in service life, t. To. The constant undercharged battery will lead to sulfation of the plates, and lose money. To get involved in high inrush current and should not be: you will burn a starter. It is better to change the oil in the engine, and the problems with the launch will not be.

Recently, the country's market is full of poor quality goods and fakes. The batteries are no exception. There are several grounds on which it is possible with sufficient accuracy to distinguish the original from a fake. The first and perhaps most importantly: the battery should be required to indicate the country of origin and produced by the plant, it is better if the address. Second - must indicate the date of manufacture, which is very important if the battery is filled. Each battery must be attached technical certificate, but the presence of optional instructions. This is due to the fact that in the West accumulators almost do not sell at retail, they are established experts at service stations. The third - the qualitative accumulator is inconceivable without qualitative tion body, good stoppers and smooth pin terminals, often lubricated technical protective greasing from oxidation and covered from above with colored plastic caps.