03Battery Charging Tech Tips130011202019

TECH Tips CATALOG NUMBER 03 www.midwestwheel.com Order NLINE ™ www.midwestwheel.com Order NLINE ™ Made in the USA This is confidential information and is not to be duplicated or published without the permission of East Penn Manufacturing Co. EXTREME COLD VERY DEEPLY DISCHARGED 22 VOLTAGE STATE OF CHARGE FREEZING POINT ( F) 12.66 100% -90 12.40 75% -58 12.20 50% -31 12.00 25% -10 11.80 0% 10 VOLTAGE STATE OF CHARGE FREEZING POINT (°F) 12.66 100% -90 12.40 75% -58 12.20 50% -31 12.00 25% -10 11.80 0% 10 BATTERIES CAN FREEZE IN EXTREME COLD WHEN DISCHARGED CHARGING BEST PRACTICES: Did you know East Penn employes over 1,000 Iowans? ▪ ▪ Safety first!! ▪ ▪ Wear proper eye protection. ▪ ▪ Read charger manufacturer’s charging instructions ▪ ▪ Make sure charging area is well ventilated ▪ ▪ Never attempt to charge a frozen battery. ▪ ▪ Gel and AGM batteries require a voltage limited charger. ▪ ▪ Never overcharge batteries. ▪ ▪ Maximum charge rate and amperes should be no more than 1/3 of the battery’s reserve capacity minute rating ▪ ▪ If the terminal voltage exceeds 16 volts while charging, reduce the charge rate. ▪ ▪ If violent gassing of electrolyte occurs, or the battery case feels hot to the touch, reduce or halt charging. ▪ ▪ Clean terminals AE 9425 12 Volt, 20 Amp Charger/Analyzer/ Power Supply AGM CHARGER SEE MIDWEST WHEEL’S BATTERY CATALOG FOR A FULL LINE OF CHARGERS & ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDS!