Ocv - Open Circuit Voltage Test; Load Test; Battery Conductance Analyzer; Charging Procedure - Polaris RZR XP Turbo Service Manual

ELECTRICAL

OCV - OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST

Battery voltage should be checked with a digital
multitester. Readings of 12.6 volts or less require further
battery testing and charging. See the following chart and

"Load Test".

Maintenance Free batteries should be kept at a high
state of charge during storage. If the battery is stored or
used at a low state of charge, hard crystal sulfation will
form on the plates, reducing the efficiency and service
life of the battery.
Use a volt/ohm meter to test battery voltage.
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
STATE OF CHARGE
100%
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
LOAD TEST
CAUTION
To prevent shock or component damage, remove spark
plug high tension leads and connect securely to engine
ground before proceeding.
A battery may indicate a full charge condition in the OCV
test, but still may not have the storage capacity
necessary to properly function in the electrical system.
For this reason, a battery capacity or load test should be
conducted whenever poor battery performance is
encountered.
To perform this test, use a load testing device that has an
adjustable load. Apply a load of three times the ampere-
hour rating. At 14 seconds into the test, check battery
voltage. A good 12V battery will have at least 10.5 volts.
If the reading is low, charge the battery and retest.
11.40
NOTE
VOLTAGE
12.8 V and up
12.6 V
12.3 V
12.0 V
11.8 V or less

BATTERY CONDUCTANCE ANALYZER

Conductance describes the ability of a battery to conduct
current. A conductance tester functions by sending a low
frequency AC signal through the battery and a portion of
the current response is captured, from this output a
conductance measurement is calculated. Conductance
testing is more accurate than voltage, specific gravity, or
load testing.
Authorized Polaris dealers/distributors are required to
use the conductance analyzer when testing 12V Polaris
batteries.
Polaris MDX-610P
PU-50296

CHARGING PROCEDURE

If battery voltage is 12.6 Vdc or less, the battery may
need recharging. When using an automatic charger, refer
to the charger manufacturer's instructions for recharging.
Do not exceed 6 amps when charging the battery.
Charge the battery using an automatic charger that will
not exceed 14.6 Vdc. An automatic charger will signal
when charging is complete.
Allow the battery to stand disconnected for at least 1-2
hours after being properly charged. If the voltage drops
below 12.6 volts, charging was ineffective or the battery
needs to be replaced.
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