Battery: Description and Operation

Battery

Note! To prevent contact corrosion, only approved screws, nuts, discs etc. should be used. These elements have a special surface coating and must be stored separately. The battery is one of the most important electrical components in the vehicle. Fault-free functioning of the battery contributes greatly to customer satisfaction. To guarantee long and efficient operation, the battery must be checked and maintained according to the versions in this chapter. Besides the start function, the battery also has the tasks of buffer and supplier of electrical energy for the entire vehicle electrical system.


Functioning of central venting

Note!
^ Batteries of the latest generation are fitted with central venting.
^ The gas occurring during the charging, emerges centrally through an opening on the upper cover side. The backfire protection is integrated into the same position which prevents the ignition of the combustible gas present in the battery.
^ In batteries with hose/pipe for the central venting, ensure that the hose is not disconnected. Only then can the battery freely degas.
^ In batteries without a hose/pipe for the central venting, ensure that the opening is not blocked on the upper cover side of the battery.