Load Test
- Perform the following steps to complete the load test procedure for maintenance free batteries.
- Connect the load tester clamps to the terminals and proceed with the test as follows:
- If the battery has been on charge, remove the surface charge by connecting a 300 ampere load for 15 seconds.
- Connect the voltmeter and apply the specified load.
- Read the voltage after the load has been applied for 15 seconds.
- Disconnect the load.
- Compare the voltage reading with the minimum and replace the battery if battery test voltage is below that shown in the voltage chart.NOTE: If the voltage is greater than shown in the table, the battery is good. If the voltage is less than shown in the table, replace the battery.