battery capacity NISSAN PATROL 1998 Y61 / 5.G Electrical System Workshop Manual

+Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
+Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
SULPHATION
A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the speci®c gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulphation on the cell plates.
To determine if a battery has been ``sulphated'', note its volt-
age and current when charging it. As shown in the ®gure, less
current and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulphated batteries.
A sulphated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
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How to Handle Battery (Cont'd)
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Battery Test and Charging Chart
Chart I
VISUAL INSPECTION
+Check battery case for cracks or bends.
+Check battery terminals for damage.
+If the difference between the max. and min. electrolyte level in cells is within 10 mm (0.39 in), it is OK.
OK NG
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Refer to ``Speci®c Gravity Check''.
Replace
battery.
Below 1.1001.100 - 1.220Above 1.220
SLOW CHARGE
Refer to ``A: Slow
Charge''.*
STANDARD CHARGE
Refer to ``B: Standard
Charge''.QUICK CHARGE
Refer to ``C: Quick Charge''.CAPACITY TEST
Refer to ``Chart II''.
OK NG
CAPACITY TEST
Refer to ``Chart II''.
OK NGCAPACITY TEST
Refer to ``Chart II''.OK NGReady for use
+Mount battery again and
check loose terminals.
Also check other related
circuits.
Ready for
useReplace
battery.Ready for use
CHECKING SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
Refer to ``Speci®c Gravity
Check''.
QUICK CHARGE
Refer to ``C: Quick Charge''.
+Time required: 45 min.
RECHARGE
Refer to ``C: Quick Charge''.
+If battery temperature rises above 60ÉC (140ÉF), stop
charging. Always charge battery when its temperature
is below 60ÉC (140ÉF).CAPACITY TEST
Refer to ``Chart II''.
OK NG
CAPACITY TEST
Refer to ``Chart II''.
OK NGReady for use Replace
battery.
Ready for
useReplace
battery.
* ``STANDARD CHARGE'' is recommended if the vehicle is in storage after charging.
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Chart II
CAPACITY TEST
Test using battery checker.Test using load tester.
Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions to check and determine
if battery is serviceable.
OK NGRead load tester voltage
when speci®ed discharging
current (Refer to Fig. 1.) ¯ows
through battery for 15 sec-
onds.
Ready for use Go to next
step.
Above 9.6
volts
OKBelow 9.6
voltsNG
Ready for use Go to next
step.
+Check battery type and determine the speci®ed current
using the following table.
Fig. 1 DISCHARGING CURRENT
(Load Tester)
Type Current (A)
28B19R(L) 90
34B19R(L) 99
46B24R(L) 135
55B24R(L) 135
50D23R(L) 150
55D23R(L) 180
65D26R(L) 195
80D26R(L) 195
75D31R(L) 210
95D31R(L) 240
115D31R(L) 240
95E41R(L) 300
130E41R(L) 330
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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont'd)
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A: SLOW CHARGE
Determine initial charging current from speci®c gravity refer-
ring to Fig. 2.
+Charge battery.
+Check charging voltage 30 minutes after starting the bat-
tery charge.
12 to 15 volts
OKBelow 12 volts or above 15
voltsNG
Continue to charge for 12
hours.
Replace battery.
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Refer to ``Speci®c Gravity Check''.
Conduct additional charge as per Fig. 3, if necessary.
Go to ``CAPACITY TEST''.Fig. 2 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING (Slow charge)
CON-
VERTED
SPECIFIC
GRAVITYBATTERY TYPE
28B19R(L)
34B19R(L)
46B24R(L)
55B24R(L)
50D23R(L)
55D23R(L)
65D26R(L)
80D26R(L)
75D31R(L)
95D31R(L)
115D31R(L)
95E41R(L)
130E41R(L)
Below
1.1004.0
(A)5.0
(A)7.0
(A)8.0
(A)9.0
(A)10.0
(A)14.0
(A)
+Check battery type and determine the speci®ed current using the table
shown above.
+After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
Fig. 3 ADDITIONAL CHARGE (Slow charge)
Below 1.150
1.150 - 1.2001.200 - 1.240Above 1.240
Charge for 5
hours at ini-
tial charging
current set-
ting.Charge for 4
hours at ini-
tial charging
current set-
ting.Charge for 2
hours at ini-
tial charging
current set-
ting.
Go to ``CAPACITY TEST''.
.
CAUTION:
+Set charging current to value speci®ed in Fig. 2. If charger
is not capable of producing speci®ed current value, set its
charging current as close to that value as possible.
+Keep battery away from open ¯ame while it is being
charged.
+When connecting charger, connect leads ®rst, then turn on
charger. Do not turn on charger ®rst, as this may cause a
spark.
+If battery temperature rises above 60ÉC (140ÉF), stop
charging. Always charge battery when its temperature is
below 60ÉC (140ÉF).
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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont'd)
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B: STANDARD CHARGE
Determine initial charging current from
speci®c gravity, referring to Fig. 4.
Charge battery for 8 hours.
CHECKING SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Refer to ``Speci®c Gravity Check''.
Conduct additional charge as per Fig. 5, if
necessary.
Go to ``CAPACITY TEST''.Fig. 4 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING
(Standard charge)
CON-
VERTED
SPECIFIC
GRAVITYBATTERY TYPE
28B19R(L)
34B19R(L)
46B24R(L)
55B24R(L)
50D23R(L)
55D23R(L)
65D26R(L)
80D26R(L)
75D31R(L)
95D31R(L)
115D31R(L)
95E41R(L)
130E41R(L)
1.100 - 1.130 4.0 (A) 5.0 (A) 6.0 (A) 7.0 (A)8.0
(A)9.0 (A)13.0
(A)
1.130 - 1.160 3.0 (A) 4.0 (A) 5.0 (A) 6.0 (A)7.0
(A)8.0 (A)11.0
(A)
1.160 - 1.190 2.0 (A) 3.0 (A) 4.0 (A) 5.0 (A)6.0
(A)7.0 (A)9.0
(A)
1.190 - 1.220 2.0 (A) 2.0 (A) 3.0 (A) 4.0 (A)5.0
(A)5.0 (A)7.0
(A)
+Check battery type and determine the speci®ed current using the table shown above.
+After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
Fig. 5 ADDITIONAL CHARGE (Standard charge)
Below 1.150
1.150 - 1.2001.200 - 1.240Above 1.240
Charge for 3.5
hours at initial
charging current
setting.Charge for 2.5
hours at initial
charging current
setting.Charge for 1.5
hours at initial
charging current
setting.
Go to ``CAPACITY TEST''.
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CAUTION:
+Do not use standard charge method on a battery whose speci®c gravity is less than 1.100.
+Set charging current to value speci®ed in Fig. 4. If charger is not capable of producing speci®ed
current value, set its charging current as close to that value as possible.
+Keep battery away from open ¯ame while it is being charged.
+When connecting charger, connect leads ®rst, then turn on charger. Do not turn on charger ®rst,
as this may cause a spark.
+If battery temperature rises above 60ÉC (140ÉF), stop charging. Always charge battery when its
temperature is below 60ÉC (140ÉF).
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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont'd)
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C: QUICK CHARGE
Determine initial charging current setting and charg-
ing time from speci®c gravity, referring to Fig. 6.
Charge battery.
Go to ``CAPACITY TEST''.Fig. 6 INITIAL CHARGING CURRENT SETTING AND CHARGING TIME (Quick
charge)
BATTERY TYPE
28B19R(L)
34B19R(L)
46B24R(L)
55B24R(L)
50D23R(L)
55D23R(L)
65D26R(L)
80D26R(L)
75D31R(L)
95D31R(L)
115D31R(L)
95E41R(L)
130E41R(L)
CURRENT [A] 10 (A) 15 (A) 20 (A) 30 (A)40
(A)
CONVERTED SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.100 - 1.130 2.5 hours
1.130 - 1.160 2.0 hours
1.160 - 1.190 1.5 hours
1.190 - 1.220 1.0 hours
Above 1.220 0.75 hours (45 min.)
+Check battery type and determine the speci®ed current using the table shown
above.
+After starting charging, adjustment of charging current is not necessary.
CAUTION:
+Do not use quick charge method on a battery whose speci®c gravity is less than 1.100.
+Set initial charging current to value speci®ed in Fig. 6. If charger is not capable of producing
speci®ed current value, set its charging current as close to that value as possible.
+Keep battery away from open ¯ame while it is being charged.
+When connecting charger, connect leads ®rst, then turn on charger. Do not turn on charger ®rst,
as this may cause a spark.
+Be careful of a rise in battery temperature because a large current ¯ow is required during quick-
charge operation.
If battery temperature rises above 60ÉC (140ÉF), stop charging. Always charge battery when its
temperature is below 60ÉC (140ÉF).
+Do not exceed the charging time speci®ed in Fig. 6, because charging battery over the charging
time can cause deterioration of the battery.
Service Data and Speci®cations (SDS)
Applied
modelRD28
Standard Cold areas for Europe
Type 95D31L 115D31L
Capacity
V-AH12-80 12-80
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Battery Test and Charging Chart (Cont'd)
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