Battery Commissioning and Charging

New Battery

In order to correctly and safely commission a new battery, the battery commissioning procedure listed below must be carefully followed. This is the only battery commissioning procedure that Triumph recommends. The procedure is designed to ensure that the battery is at its best when fitted to the motorcycle, and will provide the best possible performance and reliability.

Failure to comply with this procedure may lead to reduced battery performance and/or shorten the life of the battery.

warning
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using the battery in an enclosed space.The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield.If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water immediately.If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.If electrolyte is swallowed, drink large quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.KEEP ELECTROLYTE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
  1. Check the battery carefully for damage.
    2. caution
    Ensure the electrolyte container part number matches the battery part number to be filled. Battery life will be greatly reduced if the incorrect volume (either too little or too much) of acid is added to the battery.
  2. Read the instructions and warnings delivered with the battery.
  3. Place the battery on a flat level surface and remove the sealing foil.
  4. Remove the battery sealing strip from the electrolyte container and save for later in this procedure. Place the sealing strip on a clean surface, with the upper side facing downwards to avoid contamination of the sealing strip. Do not break the seal on the electrolyte container.
  5. Place the electrolyte container on the battery and fill the battery according to the manufacturers instructions.
  6. After starting to fill the battery with electrolyte, allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes with the filling container in place.
  7. Check that all of the electrolyte has drained from the container. Do not remove the container at this point. If the container has not completely drained, tap the sides of the container to start the electrolyte flowing again.
  8. After the electrolyte has drained into the battery, allow the battery to stand with the electrolyte container in place for a further 2 hours.
  9. Remove the electrolyte container carefully, and dispose of immediately.
  10. Place the sealing cap strip LOOSELY over the filling holes of the battery.
  11. Charge the battery using the BatteryMate Battery Charger. Refer to the instructions supplied with the BatteryMate Battery Charger.
    12. caution
    The caps must be fitted (after charging) within two hours of filling the battery with acid. Leaving the battery open to the atmosphere for longer than is necessary will start to reverse the chemical reaction which takes place within the battery, greatly reducing the battery’s service life.
  12. After charging is complete, press down firmly with both hands to seat the caps (do not use tools or force the caps into position).
  13. Disconnect the charger and allow the battery to stand for 1 hour before fitting to the motorcycle.
  14. Fit the battery to the motorcycle, positive (red) lead first.