SAFARI STORME MY14

ELECTRICAL 7 ELECTRICAL 8.3 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM 8.3.1 BATTERY FUNCTION: The battery has three major functions in the electrical system:  It is a source of electrical energy for cranking the engine.  Once the engine is cranked, it is getting charged from alternator.  Also it provides electrical energy to the vehicle loads whenever the alternator output current is not able to meet the demand or when the alternator is fails. SPECIFICATION: 12V, 80 A/H, Specific Gravity: 1.27 ± 0.01 LOCATION: Battery is located in the left side of the engine compartment on panel wheel arch inner LH. BATTERY DO’S AND DON’TS: DO'S:  Think Safety First.  Do regular inspection and maintenance especially in hot weather.  Recharge batteries immediately after discharge. DON'TS:  Don't add acid.  Don't store batteries with tools and other equipment haphazardly placed.  Don't disconnect battery cables while the engine is running ( battery acts as a stabilizer ).  Don't put off recharging batteries.  Don't add tap water as it may contain minerals that will contaminate the electrolyte.  Doesn’t discharge a battery any deeper than you possibly have to?  Don't mix different size and types of batteries. FACTORS AFFECTING BATTERY LIFE: The reasons that most batteries fail prematurely are related to one or more of the following: 1.Improper charging 2.Lack of water 3.Installation 4.Operational issues NOTE: The user has control over most of the conditions that lead to premature failure. 1. IMPROPER CHARGING:  Over charging Charging a battery greatly in excess of what is required is harmful in several ways.  Under charging  A battery operated with insufficient charge over a long period of time may develop a type of sulphate in the plates which is dense, hard and crystalline and which cannot be electrochemically converted to normal active material again.  A battery operated in an undercharged condition is unable to deliver the full power intended for it. Constant undercharge results in Sulphation of plates and a running down of cells. This also causes lead sulphate deposits on separators which create a short circuit between positive and negative plates.