Diesel Generator Lead Acid Batteries General Precautions SECTION 9 – FAULT FINDING
Publish Time: 2018-05-21 Origin: Site
SECTION 9 – FAULT FINDING
9 Fault Finding
The following table shows some typical faults, their possible causes and remedies.
Table 9-1 Fault Finding
SYMPTOM |
POSSIBLE FAULT |
REMEDY |
Battery completely discharged |
Poor battery terminal connection |
Clean connections, replace and tighten |
Charge alternator / alternator connection fault |
Check alternator and connections |
|
Mains battery charger / charger connections fault / mains supply fault |
Check battery charger, charger mains supply and charger connections |
|
Blown fuse |
Replace fuse |
|
Battery fault |
Remove and check using specialist equipment |
|
Battery low charge |
Poor battery connection |
Clean connections, replace and tighten |
Charge alternator / alternator connection fault |
Check alternator and connections |
|
Mains battery charger / charger connections fault |
Check battery charger and charger connections |
|
Inequality in cell charge |
Boost (equalise) charge required. |
|
Battery fault |
Remove and check using specialist equipment |
|
Battery overcharged |
Charge alternator fault |
Check charge alternator |
Mains battery charger fault |
Check mains battery charger |
|
Battery terminals getting hot |
Poor battery connection |
Clean terminals, reconnect and tighten securely |