DRY CHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRY FORMED LEAD ACID BATTERIES

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  1. Dry charged batteries should be stored in a clean and dry location with a constant temperature between +55°F (+12.8°C) and +80° F(+26.7°C). The storage period should not exceed one (1) year from the date of the original shipment. Do not fill batteries prior to the start of the charging process.
  2. For use, each cell should be filled to one-half (1/2) inch above the top of the plate separators with approved grades of electrolyte, having a specific gravity of 1.220 @ +77°F (+25°C) corrected.
  3. The cells should stand a minimum of one (1) hour to a maximum of four (4) hours prior to any charging. Possible cell damage may occur, if this time is not observed
  4. Charging current should be applied for up to 168 hours or until a full charge specific gravity of 1.225/ 1.235 @ +77°F (+25°C) has been obtained over three (3) consecutive hourly readings. Charger voltage should be 2.25/2.36 v.p.c. During any charging period, electrolyte temperature should not be allowed to exceed +110°F (+43°C) nor should the level of electrolyte be allowed to drop as to expose the plate separators.
  5. Upon completion of the initial charge, the electrolyte level should be topped off to the high level mark by the addition of distilled water or electrolyte maintaining a specific gravity of no higher than 1.225 @ +77°F (+25°C).

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