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414-00-3 Charging System - General Information 414-00-3 GENERAL PROCEDURES charging will not restore a battery to a full state of charge and must therefore be followed by a period of slow charging. Excessively fast charging can cause damage to a battery. For this reason, charging times must be carefully controlled. Fast battery chargers vary widely in design so it is very important to strictly adhere to the equipment manufacturer‘s instructions. A charge of 30 amps for up to 30 minutes is the most common fast charging application. If the battery is very discharged and requires additional restoration, an additional charge of 20 amps for a period up to one and a half hours should be applied. Fast charging for a period in excess of two hours significantly increases the risk of causing damage to the battery. NOTE: When connecting and disconnecting the battery from the vehicle, make sure that the battery ground cable is disconnected first and connected last and that all electrical items are switched off. Record the audio unit keycode and preset radio frequencies before disconnecting the battery. 1. Remove the battery (Focus C-MAX 2003.75, Focus 2004.75, S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.50, Mondeo 2007.50 only). 2. Disconnect the battery ground cable (All, except the vehicles mentioned in the previous step). 3. NOTE: The maximum battery electrolyte level is approximately 40 mm below the very top of the battery casing. This corresponds to a point just below the lower rim of the battery casing. Check that the battery electrolyte reaches the indicated maximum level. Top up with distilled/de-ionized water, as necessary. 4. Connect the positive red clamp from the battery charger to the positive battery terminal. 5. Connect the negative black clamp from the battery charger to the negative battery terminal. 6. Connect the AC power cable to the mains outlet and switch on. 7. Follow the instructions supplied with the battery charger to charge the battery. 8. To disconnect the battery charger, reverse the connection procedure.