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 follow:
- 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 table.
VOLTAGE TABLE
| Voltage |
Temperature |
| 9.6V |
20°C (68.0°F) and above |
| 9.5V |
16°C (60.8°F) |
| 9.4V |
10°C (50.0°F) |
| 9.3V |
4°C (39.2°F) |
| 9.1V |
-1°C (30.2°F) |
| 8.9V |
-7°C (19.4°F) |
| 8.7V |
-12°C (10.4°F) |
| 8.5V |
-18°C (-0.4°F) |
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.