Opel Vectra B

since 1995 release

Repair and operation of the car

Vektr's Opel of B
+ 1.1. Governing bodies and control devices
+ 2. Maintenance
+ 3. Engines
+ 4. Heating, ventilation
+ 5. Fuel system
- 6. Systems of start, ignition
   - 6.1. System of charging
      6.1.1. Introduction
      6.1.2. Technical characteristics
      6.1.3. Check of the accumulator
      6.1.4. Accumulator charging
      6.1.5. Accumulator
      6.1.6. Generator
   + 6.2. System of start
   + 6.3. System of ignition
   + 6.4. System of prestarting heating of diesel engines
+ 7. Transmission
+ 8. Brake system
+ 9. Running gear
+ 10. Body
+ 11. Electric equipment
+ 12. Main malfunctions

6.1.4. Accumulator charging

GENERAL INFORMATION

Indicator of degree of state of charge of the accumulator

The indicator is specified by an arrow.

Accumulator charging has to be made when the accumulator is removed from the car.

You make accumulator charging charging current from 3.5 to 4 amperes and until electrolyte density in the accumulator does not increase within 4 hours.

Use of big currents for bystry accumulator charging is not recommended since in this case there can be a buckling of plates because of an overheat.

During accumulator charging temperature of electrolyte should not exceed 37.8 °C.