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Battery - Battery Charging Information

Date: July 3, 2012

Order No.: S-B-54. 10/255

Group: 54

SUBJECT:
MY-All, All Models Charge Battery

Correct charging of the on-board electrical system battery, starter battery, and buffer battery helps to ensure that the vehicle continues to start, functions properly, and has optimal battery life. Therefore please remember that all batteries >/= 12 Ah must be charged in the way described in AR54.10-P-1130CW.

The battery charging period depends on the charge level of the battery.

The battery must be charged using an approved charger (see SSEP catalogue located under "MB Equipment" menu of STAR TekInfo).

The battery is sufficiently charged when the charging current reading is < 25 A.