Napa LEGEND 75 Use and care manual

NAPA Battery Charging
& Testing Procedures

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S A F E T Y F I R S T !
WARNING: Follow all safety inst uctions when handling batte ies! Always
wea safety glasses and a face shield when wo king on o nea batte ies.
Safety Comes First: Before starting any of the following procedures, read and follow
all safety information. Read Instruction Manual before proceeding.
All batte ies gene ate explosive hyd ogen gas. Keep spa ks, flames and ciga ettes away f om batte ies at
all times. Do not connect o disconnect “live” ci cuits. To avoid c eating spa ks, always tu n cha ging
and testing equipment off befo e attaching o emoving clamps.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT GROUNDED CABLE FIRST AND
CONNECT IT LAST TO PREVENT DANGEROUS SPARKS.
Pe fo m all wo k in a well ventilated a ea. Neve lean
di ectly ove a batte y while boosting, testing o cha ging it.
PROTECT YOUR EYES!
Batte ies contain co osive sulfu ic acid that can dest oy clothing and bu n the skin. Neut alize acid spills
with a paste made of baking soda and wate o la ge quantities of wate . BE CAREFUL!

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In o de to assu e safe and accu ate batte y testing all steps
must be followed in thei enti ety and in thei specified o de !
VISUA CHECK:
A. Visual inspection.
An external inspection of the battery may reveal signs of the cause of failure.
1. Do the terminals show signs of having been hammered, twisted, or driven down into the cover?
Do side terminals show signs of over-torquing? Over-torquing can cause internal damage that
can't be seen.
2. Does the container or cover show signs of stress, damage, or high temperature?
Does the container or cover have worn areas indicating vibration damage?
3. Are the ends of the battery pushed out? This can indicate plate growth.
B. Inspect terminals.
(Look for: corrosion, loose or roken posts
or moisture and dirt around terminals.)
C. Inspect for cracks in the case.
D. If the battery has a hole in the case or a
post is broken, it is not a warranty battery.
E.Inspect for loose hold-downs
(If battery is in vehicle only)
IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS APPEAR,
IT IS NOT A WARRANTY BATTERY
AND CREDIT WI NOT BE ISSUED.
STEP 1

A. Prepare CONNECTIONS for testing battery:
Use a post brush to clean battery posts. Neutralize any corrosion with a
baking soda/water paste or battery cleaner spray. Scrape or brush off
the residue and wash the area with clean water.
B. Make sure adapter and tester clamp
CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT.
NOTE: All SIDE TERMINA POSTS
must use a proper Side Terminal
Charging Post to ensure the best
testing and charging
results.
THREADED STUD TERMINA S
must use a proper
Group 31 Charging Posts
to ensure the best testing
and charging results.
DO NOT USE Battery Bolt Extenders or Battery
Bolts for testing or charging batteries. This will
cause the tester to give an inaccurate reading.
DO NOT USE Stainless Steel Nuts or the Threaded
Stud for testing or charging batteries. This will
cause the tester to give an inaccurate reading.
Bolt Extenders
Battery Bolts
STEP 2
Threaded Stud
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STEP 3
TESTING THE BATTERY:
A. Connect tester by hooking up red clamp to battery’s positive post.
Hook up black clamp to battery’s negative post.
B. Enter the required testing information based on tester being used.
C. If the tester indicates "Charge & Re-Test" battery proceed to Step 4.
NOTE: If battery needs charging, it is NOT a warranty battery.
If the tester indicates "Replace" or "Bad Cell" battery, this is a
warrantable battery. Follow the proper warranty procedures.
If the tester indicates a "Good" battery proceed to Step 5.
NOTE: CONTACT YOUR ESG OR TOO
EQUIPMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR
PROPER EQUIPMENT GUIDANCE TO
TEST AND CHARGE BATTERIES.
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