How to choose a battery?
For the right battery selection:
- Battery sizes L1-L2 etc. DIN codes
- Capacity value (Ah)
- Cold cranking current (CCA)
- Pole head type and directions are the basic criteria
How should battery installation be done?
- Before removing the battery, check the capacity information, dimensions, polarity direction and cable markings, if necessary, put +/- signs on the cables.
The negative cable must be disconnected first, then the positive cable. - Make sure that the voltage and charge value of the new battery and the polarity are correct.
- Prepare the cable connections (cable ends should be cleaned with hot water if oxidized) and the battery tray by carefully examining them.
- Connect the Positive (+) wire first. Then connect the negative (-) ground wire.
Make the mounting and pole connections of the new accumulator firmly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. - Be particularly careful when clamping the battery terminals from the side, as over-tightening will damage the terminals.
Assembly must be done carefully according to the manufacturer’s instructions, as loose clamping will cause explosions. - Coat terminals and cable ends with anti-corrosion agent.
How to store unused battery?
You can learn the physical and technical information about how to store your unused battery from our content.Batteries should be stored in a closed, cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Packing standards and conditions must be followed in stacking. In storage, stock and shipment should be made according to the production dates in accordance with the “First In – First Out” principle.Recharging is required when the open circuit voltage of the battery drops below 12.4V with proper storage.
Generally,
*Recharge requirement for Ca-Ca aqueous batteries:
Every 6 months if the average storage temperature is below 25 °C
Every 3 months if the average storage temperature is above 25 °C
Caution
While charging, the electrolyte should not be allowed to overflow and the temperature should not exceed 45°C. If the temperature rises, reduce the charging current or stop charging until the battery cools down.
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Considerations while charging the battery
The criteria to be considered while charging the battery are listed below.
- The battery loses power when not in use. This causes the battery voltage to drop.
If the battery voltage drops below 12.40V, it should be charged with a battery charger (Rectifier). - Battery Charging should be done with a current of 1/20 of the rated capacity of the battery.
Battery charging should be terminated when the battery voltage reaches 16.20V. - During charging of AGM batteries, the battery charger (rectifier) voltage should be fixed at 14.40V. During charging, 14.40 V should not be exceeded.
- During charging of EFB batteries, the battery charger (rectifier) voltage should be fixed at 15.80 V. During charging, 15.80 V should not be exceeded.
- Since the battery will heat up during charging, the electrolyte temperature should be kept in the range of 25-35 °C.
- After the battery charging process is finished, first the battery charger (rectifier) should be turned off, then the battery connections should be removed.
- After the battery charging process is completed, the electrolyte level should be checked for the batteries that require maintenance, and if there is a decrease in the electrolyte level, PURE WATER should be added.
Safety and Environmental Precautions
- Acid-resistant work clothes, plastic gloves, boots and glasses should be used as personal protection while connecting the battery to the charger.
- Since there will be explosive gas release during the battery charging process, ambient ventilation should be provided and fire should not be approached.
- Waste (scrap) batteries should never be thrown away, but should be delivered to battery services and dealers.
- Electrolyte (battery water) should never be used in sinks, sewers, etc. should not be spilled.
- When connecting the battery, first the positive connection cable and then the negative connection cable must be connected.
- Battery connection should be done carefully.
Connection areas (pole heads) should never be left loose. - The battery must be firmly fixed to the vehicle installed.
Service Instruction
- The battery storage area should be kept at a temperature of 18-25°C and sparking works should not be done.
- The battery should not be turned sideways or upside-down during storage and transportation.
While storing the batteries, contact with the ground should be cut off. For this, wooden pallets should be used on the base. - When installing the battery to the vehicle, the (+) Plus Terminal must be connected first.
When removing the battery from the vehicle, the (-) Negative Terminal must be removed first. - Depending on the production technology, the battery may lose water during its use.
PURE WATER must be added when the electrolyte level reaches the minimum (min.) line in batteries that require maintenance (with a plug).
Adding PURE WATER should be made up to the maximum (max.) line. - In batteries with a charge indicator (belonging to a single cell), it is possible to monitor the status of the battery according to the color of the indicator.
Green Color: Battery is charged
Black Color: Battery needs charging
White Color: Indicates that distilled water should be added in well-maintained batteries, and that the battery should be changed in maintenance-free batteries.
- The battery should always be kept clean and the gas discharge holes should not be blocked. The battery should not be installed in the vehicle with its packaging.
- During the engine washing process, the battery should be taken under control and contact with water should be prevented by closing the connection points.
- Unused (scrap) batteries should never be thrown away and electrolyte should not be spilled. It must be delivered to the authorized dealer.
