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Electrical Equipment General Information - Edition 08.2019
⇒ “2.3 Visual Indicator Color Display, Checking”,
page 9 .
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery - A- when the visual indicator
has »no color or is bright yellow«. Jump starting must not be
used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump
starting.
These Batteries - A- must be replaced.
Note
The -VAS5097A- will no longer be used for warranty testing. Only
the -VAS6161- is still being used.
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3.
Battery test with:
♦ -VAS6161- . Refer to
⇒ “2.5 Battery Tester VAS6161 ”, page 12 .
♦ -VAS5097A- . Refer to
⇒ “2.6 Battery Tester with Printer VAS5097A ”, page 17 .
4.
Depending on the result of the battery load test, “perform
current draw test”. Refer to
⇒ “2.7 Current Draw Test”, page 22 .
2.2
Visual Inspection
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and safety pre‐
cautions. Refer to
⇒ “1.3 Warnings and Safety Precautions”, page 3 .
Before any extensive measurements are taken, visually inspect
the exterior of the battery, the connections, and the secure in‐
stallation of the Battery - A- .
Caution
♦ An improperly secured Battery - A- can lead to damage.
♦ Excessive vibration due to an improperly secured battery
will reduce the battery service life, and the battery hold-
down bracket could damage the battery housing and lead
to electrolyte leakage.
♦ Make sure the Battery - A- is secure. Tighten the mounting
bolt to the tightening specification, if necessary.
Visual Inspection Points
♦ Damage to the battery case. Acid can leak out if the case is
damaged. Battery acid that has leaked out can cause severe
damage to the vehicle. Acid that has leaked onto any part of
the vehicle should be immediately treated with acid neutralizer
or soap solution.
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