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YUASA - The world's leading battery manufacturer

Car and Light VansBattery Applicationand Specification

Guide



The complete Yuasa range



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Contents The Range Explained 2 - 3

Automotive Battery Specifications 4 - 6Layouts, Hold-Downs & Terminals 7 - 8

Cross ReferenceBBMS to Yuasa 9 - 10JIS to Yuasa 11DIN to ETN to Yuasa 12 - 13

UK Registration Dates 14

Footnotes 14

Introduction to Application Guides 15

Application Guide - Cars & Light Vans 16 - 169

Guarantee 171

Battery Characteristics & Fault Diagnosis 172 - 173

Battery Testing 174 - 179

How a Battery Works 180 - 181

Understanding the Specifications 182 - 184

Health & Safety Information 185 - 187

All You Need To Know About Batteries 188 - 194

AGM Explained 195 - 196

Silver Statement 196

BERR Statement 197

Material Safety Data 197 - 198

Terms & Conditions 199

© Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd. 2009




Specifications&X-Refs

The Range Explained

AGM ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

360,000 engine starts

Approved for ‘Stop-Start’ system vehicles

Sealed and leakproof for engine compartmentand in-vehicle fitments

Calcium Calcium

OE Quality Matching Part (BER/1400/2002/EC)

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CaDouble

Calcium

Elite PERFORMANCE


Sealed and leakproof for enginecompartment and in-vehicle fitments

Ideal for vehicles with high specificationlevels (sat nav, dvd, air con)

Calcium Calcium


45°

CaDouble

Calcium

Professional PERFORMANCE


Lifetime maintenance free

Ideal for vehicles with standard specification levels

Calcium


Classic PERFORMANCE

Deep Cycle

OE Quality Matching Part(BER/1400/2002/EC)



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Cargo PERFORMANCE

Improved starting power

Heavy duty construction forextreme environments

Special alloy composite

Deep Cycle


Cargo SHD PERFORMANCE

Ideal for vehicles with higher specification levels(sleeper cabs, tail lift and refrigerated vehicles)

Intensive urban use (PSV andEmergency Vehicles)

Vibration resistant for extreme environments

Deep Cycle


LeisureLine PERFORMANCE

Ideal for caravans and leisure use

Long storage life

Maximum safety protection and venting

Deep Cycle

MarineLine PERFORMANCE

Ideal for marine, leisure-craft and caravans

Vibration resistant for extreme environments

Semi traction for greater cycle life

Deep Cycle




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Type of Terminal (dimensions in mm)

Terminal adapters Packs23294631 Terminal Adaptor pack JIS (T3) to DIN (T1) pos & neg (Supplied as standard with 054,055 Yuasa Professional)23294630 Terminal Adaptor pack DIN (T1) to FORD (T4F/T4) pos & neg23292114 Terminal Adaptor pack DIN (T1) to FORD Cargo (T8) pos & neg

Base Hold adapters23288996 Holddown adapters Black pair - Conversion of B3 to B4 (Volkwswagen, Audi, Seat selected older models)

Supplied as standard 063, 065, 075, 100 and 027 batteries

Ø19,5

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T9 Classic 702/703/721/722

TMMarine Dual Terminals

T8 Ford Cargo Terminal use adapter kit (order 23292114)

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Introduction to Application Guides• It is a legal requirement that a battery is securely fitted to a vehicle.

• It is also important that any heat shields or protective enclosures fitted to the vehicle from new by the vehiclemanufacturer are always replaced when the battery is changed.The heat shields are fitted to protect the batteryfrom excess heat and dirt that could possibly reduce the life of the battery.

• The catalogue shows the “recommended” type or types for particular vehicles. In some cases batteries fromdifferent ranges are recommended, but in other cases, batteries from only one range are recommended.

• If only an Elite battery is recommended, you must not sell a customer a battery from the Professional range as thesewill not be suitable.The fitment will be correct, but the battery will not have sufficient power to start the car under allconditions and so the customer will be dissatisfied.Also, it may be linked with an installation issue e.g.additionalstrap clamping on Rover 75, which interferes with the flame arresting pod on the Professional range.

• Similarly if an AGM battery is recommended for a vehicle,only an AGM battery should be fitted as a replacement. AGM batteries are designed with greater demands in mind and deemed essential by vehicle manufacturers to meetthe specific electrical requirements of the vehicle.

• There is no problem in fitting a higher specification battery within the same range to a vehicle.There is a myth that amore powerful battery can damage the starter motor or that the alternator will not be able to charge the battery; theseare wrong.A more powerful battery will start the vehicle over a wider range of conditions and will have a longer life asit will not be worked so hard. This clearly benefits the customer and should be offered as an option to the customer,especially if the vehicle is believed to be subject to heavy usage or additional equipment has been fitted to the vehicle.

• In some cases the battery tray on the vehicle will allow a longer more powerful battery to be fitted.This is not aproblem providing that the battery hold-down will secure the battery and the battery does not foul the underside ofthe bonnet causing damage or a short circuit.With European vehicles, a series of holes may be tapped into the body inwhite to allow different sized batteries to be fitted for different specifications; always ensure that the battery isclamped using the central holddowns on the battery.

• Under new consumer legislation, offering a recommendation for a vehicle that is not listed in this catalogue will makeyou legally responsible if a problem should occur. Further advice on older classic fitments not included in thecatalogue can be sort by contacting:

Yuasa Technical 08708 500 529E mail [email protected]

We recommend that you write on the receipt:“Sold as a non catalogue fitment at the customer’s own risk.”This will not affect the battery warranty with respect to faulty materials or workmanship

While we make every effort to specify the correct battery for each application, we occasionally have some errors as aresult of one of the following circumstances:

• Vehicles are sometimes made in different factories in different countries and these can sometimes be fittedwith different types and sizes.This has been found to be the case with many Japanese vehicle manufacturerswhere originally, the vehicle was launched in the Far East market, then production of limited model rangesstarted later at European manufacturing sites. It can lead to similar specification vehicles having completelydifferent sized batteries fitted.We have identified in the catalogue where we know of a multifit option beingused on the same model.

• Vehicles can be “grey imports”generally from Japan or available through Car Supermarkets from SouthernEurope.These often do not have the same batteries as those similar vehicles that are normally imported intothe UK for UK climatic operation.

• Vehicle manufacturers sometimes change the type of battery during a production run, perhaps as the result of asupply problem with the original battery and/or on the occasion of a model face lift.Additionally highspecification vehicles built for engineering trials are sold through dealership after development has beencompleted.

• New models are being released every week by the vehicle manufacturers,we attempt to keep our database upto date at all times, but this catalogue was current only at the date of printing. The web page below is updatedwith the latest installation guide:-http://www.yuasa-battery.co.uk/automotive/applicationguide.asp

We recommend that old and new batteries should be compared prior to installation.



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TT 8J TT 2.0 Petrol P 1 2007>> - 096AGM 110T 096T -TT 8J TT 3.2 V6 Petrol P 1 2007>> - 019AGM 019T -

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BENTLEYArnage - Arnage 4.4 P 2 2007>> - - - 069 -Arnage - Arnage 6.8 P 1 or 2 1995 2007 - - 069 2

Arnage - Arnage 6.7 P 2 2007>> - - - 069 -Azure - Azure 6.7 P 1 or 2 1995>> - - - 069 2

Azure - Azure 6.8 P 2 2006>> - - - 069 -Brooklands - Brooklands P 1 1992 2000 - - 069 -Continental - Continental R T P 1 1984>> - - - 069 -Continental - Continental 6.0 P 2 2007>> - - - 069 -Continental - Continental 6.8 P 2 2007>> - - - 069 -Continental - Continental GT 6.0 (auxillary battery) P 1 2004>> - 096AGM - 096AGM J,X,2

Continental - Continental GT 6.0 (auxillary battery) P 1 2004>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J,X,2

Continental - Continental GT 6.0 (starter battery) P 1 2004>> - - - 027T YContinental - Continental GT 6.8 (auxillary battery) P 1 2004>> - 096AGM - 096AGM J,X,2

Continental - Continental GT 6.8 (auxillary battery) P 1 2004>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J,X,2

Continental - Continental GT 6.8 (starter battery) P 1 2004>> - - - 027T Y

Corniche - Corniche, T, II, III, IV P 1 1972 1995 - - 069 -Eight - Eight P 1 1984>> - - - 069 -Flying Spur - Flying Spur P 1 1994 2005 - - 069 -Flying Spur - Flying Spur (auxillary battery) P 1 2005>> - 096AGM - 096AGM J,X,2

Flying Spur - Flying Spur (auxillary battery) P 1 2005>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J,X,2

Flying Spur - Flying Spur (starter battery) P 1 2005>> - - - 027T Y

Mulsanne - Mulsanne P 1 1980 1992 - - 069 -Park Ward - Park Ward P 1 1994>> - - - 069 -Turbo - Turbo R P 1 1985>> - - - 069 -Turbo - Turbo S P 1 1994>> - - - 069 -

BMW1 series E87 116i E87 Hatch 1.6 115-122bhp (Non ED*)P 1 Jul-04>> - - 063T 063 -1 series E87 118i E87 Hatch 2.0 127bhp (Non ED*) P 1 Jul-04>> - - 027T 075 -1 series E87 120i E87 Hatch 2.0 150bhp (Non ED*) P 1 Jul-04>> - - - 027T -1 series E87 130i E87 Hatch 3.0 215-302bhp (Non ED*)P 1 2005>> - - - 027T -1 series E87 118d E87 Hatch 2.0 122bhp Diesel (Non ED*)D 1 Jul-04>> - - 110T 110 -

1 series E87 120d E87 Hatch 2.0 163bhp Diesel (Non ED*)D 1 Jul-04>> - - 110T 110 -1 series E81/E87116i E81/E87 Hatch 1.6 (With ED*) P 1 Jul-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E81/E87118i E81/E87 Hatch 2.0 127bhp (With ED*)P 1 Jul-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E81/E87120i E81/E87 Hatch 2.0 150bhp (With ED*) P 1 Jul-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E81/E87118d E81/E87 Hatch 2.0 122bhp Diesel (With ED*)D 1 Jul-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E81/E87120d E81/E87 Hatch 2.0 163bhp Diesel (With ED*)D 1 Jul-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E81/E87123d E81/E87 Hatch 2.0 Diesel (With ED*)D 1 Jul-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E82 125i E82 Coupe (With ED*) P 1 2008>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E82 135i E82 Coupe P 1 Sep-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E82 120d E82 Coupe D 1 Sep-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E82 123d E82 Coupe D 1 Sep-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

1 series E88 118i E88 Convertible P 1 Sep-07>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

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ST series - STS 4.6 V8 P 1 2006>> - 096AGM 096T 096 -SR series - SRX 3.6 V6 P 1 2006>> - 096AGM 096T 096 -SR series - SRX 4.6 V8 P 1 2006>> - 096AGM 096T 096 -XLR - XLR 4.6 Petrol P 1 2006>> - - 075T 075 -

CATERHAMClassic - Classic P 1 1995>> - - - 896 -CSR - CSR P 1 2004>> - - 093 085 -Roadsport - Roadsport P 1 1995>> - - - 896 -Superlight - Superlight P 1 1995> - - - 896 -

CHEVROLETBlazer - Blazer 4.3 V6 P 1 Jan-94>> - - - 086 -Captiva - Captiva 2.0 4x4 Petrol P 1 Jun-06>> - - - 078 -Captiva - Captiva 2.4 4x4 Petrol P 1 Jun-06>> - - - 078 -Captiva - Captiva 3.2 4x4 Petrol P 1 2008>> - - - 086 -Captiva - Captiva 2.0 Cdi 4x4 Diesel D 1 Jun-06>> - - - 334 -Captiva - Captiva 2.0 Cdi 2WD Diesel D 1 Jun-06>> - - - 334 -Corvette - Corvette 6.0 Petrol P 1 Sep-04>> - - - 086 -Corvette - Corvette 7.0 Z06 Petrol P 1 Mar-06>> - - - 086 -Corvette - Corvette Grand Sport 5.7 Petrol P 1 Oct-90 Apr-97 - - 069 -Corvette - Corvette 97 5.7 Petrol P 1 Jan-97 Sep-04 - - 086 -Corvette - Corvette 83 5.6 Petrol P 1 Jan-85 Jan-97 - - 069 -Corvette - Corvette 83 5.7 Petrol P 1 Jan-89 Apr-97 - - 069 -Epica - Epica 2.0 Petrol P 1 Jun-06>> - - - 031 -Epica - Epica 2.5 Petrol P 1 Jun-06>> - - - 031 -Epica - Epica 2.0 Diesel D 1 Jun-06>> - - - 334 -Evanda - Evanda P 1 2005>> - - - 014 -Kalos - Kalos 1.2 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 014 -Kalos - Kalos 1.3 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 014 -Lacetti - Lacetti 1.4 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 014 -Lacetti - Lacetti 1.6 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 014 -Lacetti - Lacetti 1.8 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 078 -Matiz - Matiz 0.8 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 054 B,2

Matiz - Matiz 0.8 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - - 055 B,2



Tacuma - Tacuma 1.6 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - 086 014 -

Tacuma - Tacuma 2.0 Petrol P 1 2005>> - - 086 031 -Tacuma - Tacuma 2.0 CDX Diesel D 1 2005>> - - - 086 -

CHRYSLER300C - 300C 3.0CRD Diesel D 1 Sep-05>> - 019AGM 019T 019 -300C - 300C 2.7 Petrol P 1 Sep-04>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -300C - 300C 3.5 Petrol P 1 Sep-04>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -300C - 300C 5.7 Petrol P 1 Sep-04>> - 096AGM - 096T -300C - 300C 6.1 SRT8 Petrol P 1 Jun-05>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -Crossfire - Crossfire Coupe 3.2 Petrol P 1 Nov-03>> - - - 086 2

Crossfire - Crossfire Coupe 3.2 Petrol P 1 Nov-03>> - - - 096 2

Crossfire - Crossfire Coupe 3.2 Petrol P 1 Nov-03>> - - - 086 2

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C15 - C15 E 1.3 Petrol P 1 1984 Dec-96 - 063T 063 -C15 - C15 E 1.4 (i) Petrol P 1 1984 Dec-96 - 063T 063 -C25 - C15 D Familiale 1.8 D 1 1986 Dec-97 - 075 065 -C25 - C15 E Familiale 1.1 P 1 1986 Dec-96 - 063T 063 -C25 - C15 E Familiale 1.4 P 1 1986 Dec-96 - 063T 063 -C25 - C25 D 1.9 (1000) D 1 1981 1994 096AGM 096T 096 -C25 - C25 D 2.5 (1300) D 1 1981 1987 096AGM 096T 096 -C25 - C25 D 2.5 (1400) D 1 1987 1994 096AGM 096T 096 -C25 - C25 D 2.5 Turbo (1500) D 1 1987 1994 096AGM 096T 096 -C25 - C25 D 2.5 Turbo (1800) D 1 1987 1994 096AGM 096T 096 -C25 - C25 E 1.8 (1000) D 1 1981 1994 096AGM 075 065 -C25 - C25 E 2.0 (1000) D 1 1981 1994 096AGM 075 065 -C25 - C25 E 2.0 (1300) D 1 1981 1994 096AGM 075 065 -

C25 - C25 E 2.0 (1400) D 1 1987 1994 096AGM 075 065 -C25 - C25 E 2.0 (1800) D 1 1987 1994 096AGM 075 065 -C32/C35 - C32 D D 1 1973 1991 - 096T 096 -C32/C35 - C32 E D 1 1973 1991 - 096T 096 -C32/C35 - C35 D 2.2 Diesel D 1 1973 1991 - 096T 096 -C32/C35 - C35 D 2.5 Diesel D 1 1973 1991 - 096T 096 -C32/C35 - C35 E D 1 1973 1991 - 096T 096 -

COLT Cars see MITSUBISHI

DACIADuster - Duster 1.4 4x4 GLX P 1 1984 1996 - - 048 -Duster - Duster 1.4 4x4 Roadster P 1 1984 1996 - - 048 -Duster - Duster 1.6 4x4 GLD D 1 1990 1996 - 096T 096 -Logan - Logan 1.4 P 1 2004>> - - - 063 -Logan - Logan 1.6 P 1 2004>> - - - 075 -Logan - Logan 1.5cdi D 1 2004>> - - - 075 -Shifter - Shifter Pick-Up 1.4 P 1 1984 1996 - - 048 -

DAEWOOEspero - Espero 1.5i P 1 1992 1998 - 063T 063 -Espero - Espero 1.8i P 1 1992 1998 - 063T 063 -Espero - Espero 2.0i P 1 1992 1998 - 063T 063 -Kalos - Kalos 1.2 Petrol P 1 Oct-02 2005 - - 014 -Kalos - Kalos 1.4 Petrol P 1 Oct-02 2005 - - 014 -

Korando - Korando 2.3 Petrol P 1 Jan-99 2002 - - 031 -Korando - Korando 3.2 Petrol P 1 Jan-99 2002 - - 334 -Korando - Korando 2.9 Diesel D 1 Jan-99 2002 - - 334 -Lacetti - Lacetti 1.4 Petrol P 1 2004 2005 - - 014 -Lacetti - Lacetti 1.6 Petrol P 1 2004 2005 - - 014 -Lacetti - Lacetti 1.8 Petrol P 1 2004 2005 - - 014 -Lanos - Lanos 1.4 P 1 May-97 2002 - - 078 -Lanos - Lanos 1.5 P 1 May-97 2002 - - 078 -Lanos - Lanos 1.6 16v P 1 May-97 2002 - - 078 -Leganza - Leganza 2.0 Petrol P 1 Jun-97 Dec-02 - - 078 -Matiz - Matiz 0.8i Petrol P 1 Aug-98 2005 - - 055 -Matiz - Matiz 1.0 Petrol P 1 2003 2005 - - 055 -

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Sonata 3 Sonata III 2.5 V6 24v P 1 Jun-98 Oct-01 - - 078 -Sonata 4 Sonata IV 2.0 P 1 Oct-01 Nov-04 - - 078 -Sonata 4 Sonata IV 2.7 V6 P 1 Oct-01 Nov-04 - - 078 -Sonata 5 Sonata V 2.0 P 1 May-05 - - - 027 -Sonata 5 Sonata V 2.4 P 1 May-05 - - - 027 -Sonata 5 Sonata V 2.0 CRTD D 1 May-05 - - - 335 -Sonata 5 Sonata V 3.3 CDX D 1 May-05 - - - 335 -Stellar - Stellar P 1 1983 1987 - - 053 -Stellar - Stellar P 1 1988 1992 - - 057 -Trajet - Trajet 2.0 Petrol P 1 2000>> - 027T 027 -Trajet - Trajet 2.7 V6 Petrol P 1 2001>> - 027T 027 -Trajet - Trajet 2.0 TD Diesel D 1 2001>> - 096T 096 -Terracan - Terracan 2.9 CRTD Diesel D 1 2003 2007 - - 335 -

Tucson - Tucson 2.0 Petrol P 1 2004>> - - - 335 -Tucson - Tucson 2.7 V6 CDX Diesel D 1 2004>> - - - 335 -Tucson - Tucson 2.0 CRTD Diesel D 1 2004>> - - - 335 -XG25 - XG25 P 1 2000>> - - 027T 030 -XG30 - XG30 3.0 Petrol P 1 2000>> - - 027T 030 -

HYUNDAI LCVGalloper - Galloper 2.5 Diesel D 1 1991>> - - 019 017 -Galloper - Galloper 3.0 Petrol P 1 1991>> - - 019 017 -H-1 - H1 Petrol P 1 Oct-97 Nov-01 - - 334 -H-1 - H1 2.5CRDi D 1 Oct-97 Nov-01 - - 334 -H-1 - H1 2.4 4WD P 1 Oct-97 - - 334 086 -H100 - H100 Petrol D 1 1977 2000 - - 008 -

H100 - H100 Turbo Diesel D 1 1977 2000 - - 334 -H200 - H200 Turbo Diesel D 1 1998>> - - - 334 -H200 - H200 Turbo Diesel D 1 1998>> - - - 334 -I series - i800 2.5 CRDi MPV D 1 2007>> - - - 334 -

ISUZUGemini - Gemini Petrol P 1 1988 1991 - - 004 -Gemini - Gemini 1.5D Diesel D 1 1988 1991 - - 030 -Piazza - Piazza 2.0 Turbo Petrol P 1 1983 1990 - - 030 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn (LWB), (SWB) 2.3 P 1 1981 1992 - - 031 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn (LWB), (SWB) 2.3 P 1 1992 1992 - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn (LWB), (SWB) 2.3 P 1 1992 1992 - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn (LWB), (SWB) 2.6i Petrol P 1 1981 1992 - - 031 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn (LWB), (SWB) 2.6i Petrol P 1 1992>> - - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn (LWB), (SWB) 2.6i Petrol P 1 1992>> - - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.2 Turbo Diesel D 1 1981 1988 - - 334 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.2 Turbo Diesel D 1 1981 1988 - - 334 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.3 TD Diesel D 1 1983 1991 - - 334 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.3 TD Diesel D 1 1992>> - - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.3 TD Diesel D 1 1992>> - - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.8 TD Diesel D 1 1983 1992 - - 334 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.8 TD Diesel D 1 1992>> 1992 - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 2.8 TD Diesel D 1 1992>> 1992 - - 031 2

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Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 3.1 Diesel, (Single batteryinstallation) D 1 1992 1998 - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 3.1 Diesel, (Twin batteryinstallation) D 2 1992 1998 - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 3.1 Turbo Diesel (Singlebattery installation) D 1 1992 1998 - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn 3.1 Turbo Diesel (Twinbattery installation) D 2 1992 1998 - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn II (LWB), (SWB) 3.2i V6 Petrol P 1 1983 1991 - - 334 -Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn II (LWB), (SWB) 3.2i V6 Petrol P 1 1991 1998 - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper/Bighorn II (LWB), (SWB) 3.2i V6 Petrol P 1 1991 1998 - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper (II) 3.5 V6 Petrol P 1 May-98 2004 - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper (II) 3.5 V6 Petrol P 1 May-98 2004 - - 031 2

Trooper - Trooper (II) 3.0 DT Diesel (Single batteryinstallation) D 1 1983 1991 - - 334 -

Trooper - Trooper (II) 3.0 DT Diesel (Single batteryinstallation) D 1 1992 2004 - - 334 2

Trooper - Trooper (II) 3.0 DT Diesel (Twin batteryinstallation) D 2 1992 2004 - - 031 2

IVECO LCV (See more Commercial vehicle catalogue)Campo - Campo Petrol P 1 1977 1990 - - 031 -Campo - Campo Diesel D 1 1977 1990 - - 031 -Dalesman - Dalesman Petrol P 1 1967 1999 - - 031 -D Max - D Max Petrol P 1 2002>> - - - 335 -D Max - D Max 2.5 Diesel D 1 2002>> - - - 335 -D Max - D Max 3.0 Diesel D 1 2002>> - - - 335 -Midi - Midi 1.8 P 1 1982 1988 - 063T 063 -

Midi - Midi 2.0 P 1 1982 1988 - - 069 -Midi - Midi 2.2 Diesel D 1 1982 1988 - - 069 -Midi - Midi II 2.0 P 1 1988>> - - 063T 063 -Midi - Midi II Diesel D 1 1988>> - - - 069 -Midi - Midi II Turbo Diesel D 1 1988>> - - - 069 -

JAGUAR (Daimler)XJ - Daimler 4.2, 4.2 VDP P 1 1975 1986 - 027T 027 -XJ - Daimler Double Six P 1 1972 1997 - - 072 -XJ - Daimler Limousine P 1 1969 1992 - - 072 -XJ - Daimler Sovereign 4.2 P 1 1984 1986 - - 030 -XJ - Daimler (XJ40) 3.6 P 1 1986 1994 - 075T 075 -XJ - Daimler (XJ40) 4.0 P 1 1986 1994 - 075T 075 -XJ - Daimler (X300) Six P 1 1994>> - - - 072 -E 1 & 2 E Type 4.2 P 1 1964 1972 - - 072 -E 3 E Type 5.3 V12 P 1 1971 1974 - - 030 -E - S Type 2.5 V6 P 1 2002>> - 019AGM 019T 019 -S - S Type 2.7 V6 Diesel D 1 2004>> - 019AGM 019T 019 -S - S Type 3.0 V6 P 1 Jan-99>> - 019AGM 019T 019 -S - S Type 4.0 V8 P 1 Jan-99 2002 - 019T 019 -S - S Type 4.2 V8 P 1 2002>> - - 019T 019 -XJ - Sovereign 4.2 P 1 1984 1987 - - 030 -XJ - Sovereign 5.3 HE P 1 1983 1989 - - 072 -XJ - Sovereign V12 P 1 1989 1993 - 075T 075 -XJ - Sovereign (XJ40) 2.9 P 1 1986 1990 - 075T 075 -

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200 - 200 1.7 Petrol P 1 1989 1996 - - 069 -200 - 200 2.0 Petrol P 1 1989 1996 - - 069 -200 - 200 2.0 Diesel D 1 1989 1996 - - 069 -400 - 400 2.0 Petrol P 1 1989 1996 - - 069 -400 - 400 2.5 Diesel D 1 1989 1996 - - 069 -400 - Convoy 2.4 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 069 2

400 - Convoy 2.4 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 075T 2

400 - Convoy 2.4 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 096 2

400 - Convoy 3.5 V8 P 1 1996 2004 - 017 096 -400 - Convoy 2.5 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 069 2

400 - Convoy 2.5 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 075T 2

400 - Convoy 2.5 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 096 2

Cub - Cub 2.3 Diesel D 1 1998 2004 - - 334 -

Pilot - Pilot 1.9 Diesel D 1 1996 2005 - - 069 -Maxus - Petrol P 1 2005 2007 096AGM 096T 096 -Maxus - 2.5 CRD 95bhp D 1 2005>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -Maxus - 2.5 CRD 120bhp D 1 2005>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -

LEXUSES - Lexus ES 300 P 1 1991 Dec-97 - - 335 -GS - Lexus GS 300 P 1 1993>> 2002 - - 030 -GS - Lexus GS 300 II 3.0 V6 P 1 Mar-05>> - - - 031 -GS - Lexus GS 430 P 1 Oct-00 Mar-05 - - 031 -GS - Lexus GS 430 II 4.3l V8 P 1 Mar-05>> - - - 031 -GS Hybrid - Lexus GS 450h V8 Hybrid (auxillary battery) H 1 2006>> - - - # dealer fit Y

GS - Lexus GS 460 V8 Auto P 1 2007>> - - - 335 -

IS - Lexus IS 200 P 1 Apr-99 2005 - - 005 -IS - Lexus IS 220d D 1 2005>> - - - 335 -IS - Lexus IS 250 P 1 2005>> - - - 005 -IS - Lexus IS 250 P 1 2005>> - - - 031 -IS - Lexus IS 300 P 1 Aug-01 2005 - 335 005 -IS - Lexus IS-F 5.0 V8 Auto P 1 2007>> - - 335 005 -LS - Lexus LS 400, 400 (Facelift) 4.0 Petrol P 1 1989 2000 - 335 030 -LS - Lexus LS 430 P 1 2000>> - - - 030 -LS - Lexus LS 460 V8 Auto P 1 Jan-07>> - - - 335 -LS Hybrid - Lexus LS 600h V8 Auto HYBRID (auxillary

battery) H 1 2006>> - - - # dealer fit Y

RX - Lexus RX300 3.0 V6 P 1 Oct-00>> 2002 - - 030 -RX - Lexus RX 3.0 V6 P 1 2003 >> - - - 030 -

RX - Lexus RX350 3.0 V6 P 1 Oct-00>> - - - 030 -RX - Lexus RX400 3.0 V6 P 1 Oct-00>> - - - 030 -RX Hybrid - Lexus RX400h 3.3 V6 (auxillary battery) H 1 2006>> - - - 053 X

SC - Lexus SC 300 Coupe, 400 Coupe P 1 May-91 - - - 030 -SC - Lexus SC 430 V8 Conv P 1 Mar-01>> - - - 030 2

SC - Lexus SC 430 V8 Conv P 1 Mar-01>> - - - 031 2

LOTUSElan 2 Elan (II) S1 1.6i 16v P 1 Jan-90>> - - 075T 075 -Elan 2 Elan (II) S1 1.6i Turbo P 1 Jan-90>> - - 075T 075 -Elan 2 Elan (II) S2 1.6i Turbo P 1 Jan-90>> - - 075T 075 -Elise - Elise P 1 1996>> - - 063T 063 -

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Espirit S3 Esprit S3 2.2 P 1 1982 1987 - 075T 075 -Espirit S3 Esprit S3 2.2 SE, Turbo P 1 1985 1987 - 075T 075 -Espirit S3 Esprit S3 (Facelift) 2.2 SE, P 1 1987 1992 - 075T 075 -Espirit S3 Esprit S3 (Facelift) 2.2 Turbo P 1 1987 1992 - 075T 075 -Espirit S3 Esprit S3 (Facelift) 2.2 Turbo S, SE P 1 1990 1993 - 075T 075 -Espirit S3 Esprit S3 3.5l V8 Turbo P 1 1990 1993 - 075T 075 -Espirit S4 Esprit S4 P 1 1993>> - - 075T 075 -Espirit S4 Esprit S4 3.5 V8 32V Turbo P 1 Feb-96 - - 100T 100 -Excel - Excel 2.2 P 1 1983 1992 - 075T 075 -Exige - Exige 1.8 16v P 1 Sep-01>> - - - 063T -

LTI CARBODIES (London Taxis International)FX4 - FX4 Taxi 2.2l Diesel D 1 2001>> - - 663SHD 665 -

FX4 - FX4 Taxi 2.3l Diesel D 1 2001>> - - 663SHD 665 -FX4 - FX4 Taxi 2.35 Diesel D 1 2001>> - - 663SHD 665 -TX1 - TX1 Taxi D 1 2001 - 663SHD 665 -TX1 - TX2 Taxi D 1 2001 2006 096AGM - 096AGM J

TX1 - TX2 Taxi D 1 2006>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

MAHINDRACJ - CJ3 P 1 1991 1996 - 019T 017 -

MASERATIBiturbo - Biturbo P 1 1987 1993 - 027T 027 -Ghibli - Ghibli II 2.0 P 1 May-92>> - 096AGM - 096T -Ghibli - Ghibli II 2.8 24V Biturbo P 1 May-92>> - 096AGM - 096T -Karif - Karif P 1 1988>> - - - 031 -Khasmin - Khasmin P 1 1974 1982 - - 031 -Kyalami - Kyalami P 1 1976 1985 - - 031 -Merak - Merak P 1 1975 1983 - - 031 -MC12 - MC12 6.0 P 1 Aug-04>> - 096AGM - 096AGM J

Quattroporte 1 Quattroporte 2.8 P 1 1991>> - - - 078 -Quattroporte 1 Quattroporte 4.7l Petrol P 1 Aug-76 Dec-85 - - 086 -Quattroporte 1 Quattroporte 4.9l Petrol P 1 Aug-76 Dec-89 - - 086 -Quattroporte 2 Quattroparte II 2.0 Biturbo P 1 Mar-94 2004 - - 086 -Quattroporte 2 Quattroparte II 2.8 Biturbo P 1 Mar-94 2004 - - 086 -Quattroporte 2 Quattroparte II 3.2 V8 32V P 1 Dec-95 2004 - - 086 -Quattroporte 3 Quattroporte III 4.2 V8 P 1 Mar-04 2007 019AGM - 019T -Quattroporte 4 Quattroporte 4.2 V8 P 1 2007>> - 019AGM - 019T -

Shamal - Shamal 3.2 P 1 Dec-89 Nov-95 096AGM 096T 096 -Spyder - Spyder Coupe 4.2 P 1 2000>> - 096AGM - 096T -Spyder - Spyder Coupe 4.2 Grand Sport P 1 Jun 05>> - 096AGM - 096T -Spyder - Spyder GT Cabriolet 4.2 P 1 Oct 01>> - 096AGM - 096T -222 - 222SE P 1 1990>> - - - 078 -228 - 228 P 1 1990>> - - - 078 -420 - 420 Petrol P 1 1985 1994 - - 031 -3200 - 3200GT 3.2 V8 P 1 1999 >> - 096AGM 096T -

MAYBACH57/62 - 57/62 5.5 V12 Turbo (Auxillary & Starter Battery) P 2 2000>> - 019AGM - 019AGM J

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306-313 - 313 CDi D 1 Feb-00>> - 019AGM 019T 019 -410 - 410 Petrol P 1 1989 1993 - 027T 027 -Sprinter - Sprinter 208D D 1 May-95 Feb-00 096AGM 019 096 -Sprinter - Sprinter 308D D 1 May-95 Feb-00 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 212D D 1 May-95 Feb-00 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 312D D 1 May-95 Feb-00 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 412D D 1 May-95 Feb-00 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 2.2Cdi D 1 Feb-00>> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 2.3D D 1 Feb-00>> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 2.7Cdi D 1 Feb-00>> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Sprinter - Sprinter 2.9D D 1 Feb-00>> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Vaneo - Vaneo 1.6 Petrol P 1 Feb-00>> - 096AGM 096T 096 -Vaneo - Vaneo 1.7Cdi Diesel D 1 Feb-00>> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Vaneo - Vaneo 1.9 Petrol P 1 Feb-00>> - 096AGM 096T 096 -Viano - Viano 3.2 Petrol P 1 Sep-03>> - 096AGM 096T 096 -Vito - Vito 2.0 Petrol P 1 Oct-96 >> - 096AGM 096T 096 -Vito - Vito 2.2Cdi Diesel D 1 Oct-96 >> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Vito - Vito 2.0 Petrol P 1 Oct-96 >> - 096AGM 096T 096 -Vito - Vito 2.3D Diesel D 1 Oct-96 >> - 019AGM 019T 017 -Vito - Vito 2.3 TD Diesel D 1 Oct-96 >> - 019AGM 019T 017 -

METROCAB (MCW) Please see CV Catalogue

MICROCARMicrocar - MC1 P 1 2004>> - - - 102 -

M.G.MGB&C - MGB Roadster P 2 1962 Oct-74 - 421 Classic 421 G

MGB&C - MGB GT P 2 1962 Oct-74 - 421 Classic 421 G

MGB&C - MGB GT V8 P 2 1962 Oct-74 - 421 Classic 421 G

MGB&C - MGB Roadster P 1 1974 1981 - - 072 -MGB&C - MGB GT P 1 1974 1981 - - 072 -MGB&C - MGC Roadster P 2 1967 1969 - 421 Classic 421 G

MGB&C - MGC GT P 2 1967 1969 - 421 Classic 421 G

MGB&C - MG RV8 P 1 Sep-92 Dec-95 - 027 063 -MGF/TF - MGF 1.6i P 1 Nov-95 2001 - - 063 -MGF/TF - MGF 1.8i P 1 Nov-95 2001 - - 063 -MGF/TF - MGF 1.8i VVC P 1 Nov-95 2001 - 075 065 -MGF/TF - MG TF 1.6 Petrol P 1 Jan-02 2005 - 075T 075 -MGF/TF - MG TF 1.8 Petrol P 1 Jan-02 2005 - 075T 075 -X - MG X-Power 4.6 SV P 1 2003 2005 096AGM - 096T -X - MG X-Power 5.6 SVR P 1 2003 2005 096AGM - 096T -ZR - MG ZR 1.4 Petrol P 1 Jun-01 2005 - 063T 063 -ZR - MG ZR 1.8 Petrol P 1 Jun-01 2005 - 075T 075 -ZR - MG ZR 2.0l Diesel D 1 Jun-01 2005 096AGM 096T 096 -ZS - MG ZS 1.8 16v Petrol P 1 2002 2005 - 075T 075 -ZS - MG ZS 2.5 V6 Petrol P 1 2002 2005 - 075T 075 -ZT - MG ZT 1.8 Petrol P 1 2002 2005 096AGM - 027T -ZT - MG ZT 2.0CDTi Diesel D 1 2002 2005 096AGM - 096T -ZT - MG ZT 2.5 V6 24v Petrol P 1 2002 2005 096AGM - 096T -ZT - MG ZT V8 260 4.6 Petrol P 1 2002 2005 096AGM - 096T -Maestro - MG Maestro 1.6 P 1 1984 1991 - 063T 063 -

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Vectra B Vectra B 2.0i P 1 1995>> - - 075 065 -Vectra B Vectra B 2.5i V6 P 1 1995>> - - 075 065 -Vectra B Vectra B Caravan/Estate 1.8i P 1 1996>> - - 063T 063 -Vectra B Vectra B Caravan/Estate 2.0i P 1 1996>> - - 075 065 -Vectra B Vectra B Caravan/Estate 2.0TDi D 1 1996>> - - 027T 027 -Vectra B Vectra B Caravan/Estate 2.5i V6 P 1 1996>> - - 075 065 -

OPEL LCV - (see Vauxhall 1996 onwards)Astra A Astra A Lieferwagen/Van 1.4i P 1 1991>> - - 063T 063 -Astra A Astra A Lieferwagen/Van 1.6i, 16v P 1 1991>> - - 063T 063 -Astra A Astra A Lieferwagen/Van 1.7D D 1 1991 1994 - 027T 027 -Corsa A Corsa A Lieferwagen/Van 1.0 P 1 1982 1990 - 063T 063 -Corsa A Corsa A Lieferwagen/Van 1.2 (OHC, OHV) P 1 1986 1988 - 063T 063 -

Corsa A Corsa A Lieferwagen/Van 1.3 D 1 1986 1988 - 063T 063 -Corsa A Corsa A Lieferwagen/Van 1.5D D 1 1986 1988 - 063T 063 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.2 P 1 1984 1991 - 063T 063 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.3 P 1 1984 1991 - 063T 063 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.4 P 1 1984 1991 - 063T 063 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.6 P 1 1984 1991 - 063T 063 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.6D D 1 1984 1991 - 027T 027 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.7D D 1 1984 1991 - 027T 027 -Kadett E Kadett E Lieferwagen/Van 1.8 P 1 1985 1991 - 063T 063 -Midi - Midi 1.8 P 1 1985 1990 - 063T 063 -Midi - Midi 2.0 P 1 1988 1992 - 075 065 -Midi - Midi 4x4 1.8 P 1 1988 1992 - 063T 063 -Midi - Midi 4x4 2.0 P 1 1988 1992 - 075 065 -Midi - Midi 4x4 2.2 Diesel D 1 1988 1992 - - 069 -Midi - Midi 2.0 Diesel D 1 1985 1990 - - 069 -Midi - Midi 2.0 Turbo Diesel D 1 1985 1990 - - 069 -Midi - Midi 2.2 Diesel D 1 1988 1992 - - 069 -Rascal - Rascal P 1 1986>> - - - 057 -Rekord E Rekord E Lieferwagen/Van (Facelift) 1.9 P 1 1982 1986 - 063T 063 -Rekord E Rekord E Lieferwagen/Van (Facelift) 2.3D D 1 1982 1986 - 063T 063 -

PANTHERKallista - Kallista 1.6 P 1 1982 1992 - - 072 -Kallista - Kallista 2.8 P 1 1982 1992 - - 072 -Kallista - Kallista 2.9 P 1 1982 1992 - - 072 -

Solo - Solo Coupe P 1 Jan-90 Dec-90 - - 072 -

PERODUAKelisa - Kelisa 1.0 Petrol P 1 2001>> - - - 054 -Kenari - Kenari 1.0 Petrol P 1 2000>> - - - 054 -Myvi - Myvi 1.3 Petrol P 1 2007>> - - - 054 -Nippa - Nippa 850 Petrol P 1 1997 2000 - - 054 -

PEUGEOT104 - 104 Petrol P 1 1972 1988 - - 048 -106 1 106 1.0 Petrol P 1 1991 1996 - 063T 063 -106 1 106 1.0i Petrol P 1 1991 1996 - 063T 063 -

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PORSCHE911 - 911 2.0 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 2.0 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 2.2 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 2.2 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 2.3 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 2.3 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 2.7 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 2.7 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.0 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 3.0 Petrol P 1 1973 1982 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.2 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -

911 - 911 3.2 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.3 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 3.3 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.3 Petrol P 1 1977 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.6 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 3.6 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.6 Petrol P 1 1977 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.8 Petrol P 1 1963 1973 - 063T 063 -911 - 911 3.8 Petrol P 1 1973 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.8 Turbo Petrol P 1 1977 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 3.8 RS P 1 1977 1993 096AGM 096T 100 -911 - 911 Carrera (3.2), (3.6) RS (Twin battery

installation) P 2 1983 1994 - 063T 063 2

911 - 911 Carrera 2, 4, Cabrio, Targa (Twin batteryinstallaton) P 2 1989 1993 - 063T 063 2

911 - 911 Convertible 3.0SC P 1 Aug-82 Jul-07 096AGM 096T 096 -911 - 911 Convertible 3.1SC Carrera P 1 Aug-83 Aug-89 096AGM 096T 096 -911 - 911 Convertible 3.1SC Carrera Speedster P 1 Aug-86 Aug-89 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (964) 964 911 (964) Carrera 3.6 Petrol P 1 May-89 May-94 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (964) 964 911 (964) Carrera 4 3.6 Petrol P 1 Jul-89 May-94 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera (200KW) 3.6 Petrol P 1 Jul-94 Aug-95 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera 4 (200KW) 3.6 Petrol P 1 Jul-94 Aug-95 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera (210KW) 3.6 Petrol P 1 Aug-95 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera 4 (210KW)3.6 Petrol P 1 Aug-95 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera 3.8 Petrol P 1 Jul-94 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera 4 3.8 Petrol P 1 Jun-95 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -

911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera RS 3.8 Petrol P 1 Jul-94 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 (993) Carrera RS4 3.8 Petrol P 1 Aug-95 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 Targa (993) Carrera 3.6 Petrol P 1 Oct-95 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 Targa (993) Carrera 3.7 Petrol P 1 May-96 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 Convertible (993) Carrera (200KW)

3.6 Petrol P 1 Jul-94 Aug-95 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 Convertible (993) Carrera 4 (200KW)

3.6 Petrol P 1 Jul-94 Aug-95 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 Convertible (993) Carrera (210KW)

3.6 Petrol P 1 Aug-95 Sep-97 096AGM 096T 096 -911 (993) 993 911 Convertible (993) Carrera 4 (210KW)

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Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T0900D Diesel D 1 1992 1994 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100 1.7 Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100 2.0 Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100 2.2i 4x4 Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100D 2.1 4x4 Diesel D 1 1989 1990 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100D 2.1 Diesel D 1 1989 1990 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100D 2.5 4x4 Diesel D 1 1989 1990 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1100D 2.5 Petrol P 1 1989 1990 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1400 2.0 Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1400 2.2i Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1400D 2.1 Diesel D 1 1989 1990 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T1400D 2.5 Diesel D 1 1989 1990 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T3000 2.0 Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -

Trafic 1(phase 2)Trafic (phase II) T3000 2.2i Petrol P 1 1989 1994 - 075 065 -Trafic 1 (phase3&4) Trafic (Phase III) P1400 Petrol P 1 1994 2000 - 075 065 -

Trafic 1 (phase3&4) Trafic (Phase III) P1400 (2.0 Petrol P 1 1994 2000 - 075 065 -

Trafic 1 (phase3&4) Trafic (Phase III) P1400D Diesel D 1 1994 2000 096AGM 096T 096 -

Trafic 1 (phase3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T 900 2.2i Petrol P 1 1994 2000 - 075 065 -

Trafic 1 (phase3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T 900D 2.1 Diesel D 1 1994 2000 096AGM 096T 096 -

Trafic 1 (phase3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T1100 (2.2i), 4x4 Petrol P 1 1994 2000 - 075 065 -

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3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T1100D 2.1 Petrol P 1 1994 2000 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1 (phase

3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T1100D 2.5, 4x4 Petrol P 1 1994 2000 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1 (phase

3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T1400 2.2i Petrol P 1 1994 2000 - 075 065 -Trafic 1 (phase

3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T1400D 2.1 Diesel D 1 1994 2000 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 1 (phase

3&4) Trafic (Phase III) T1400D 2.5 Diesel D 1 1994 2000 096AGM 096T 096 -Trafic 2 Trafic Van 2.0i P 1 Mar-01>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -Trafic 2 Trafic Van 1.9 dCi 80 D 1 Mar-01>> - 096AGM 110T 096 -Trafic 2 Trafic Van 1.9 dCi 100 D 1 Mar-01>> - 096AGM 110T 096 -Trafic 2 Trafic Van 2.0dCi 90 D 1 Oct-06>> - 096AGM 110T 110 -

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/GM) Impreza 1.8i 4WD P 1 Aug-92 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza 2.0i 4WD P 1 Oct-95 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza 2.0 Turbo GT 4WD P 1 Mar-94 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza 2.0 AWD P 1 Sep-98 Sep-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza 2.2 GX AWD P 1 Nov-95 Sep-00 - - 005 -

Impreza 1 (GC/GF /GM) Impreza Estate 1.5 P 1 Nov-95 Sep-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza Estate 1.6 P 1 Jan-93 Aug-98 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza Estate 1.6i 4WD P 1 Aug-92 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza Estate 2.0 P 1 Sep-96 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza Estate 2.0 4WD P 1 Jun-98 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza Estate 2.0i Turbo 4WD P 1 Mar-94 Dec-00 - - 005 -Impreza 1 (GC/GF

/GM) Impreza Estate 2.2 GX P 1 Nov-95 Sep-00 - - 005 -

Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 1.5 P 1 Jun-01 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 1.6 P 1 Dec-00 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.0 P 1 Dec-00 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.0 R P 1 Sep-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.0 WRX Turbo P 1 Dec-02 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.0 WRX Sti 195KW P 1 Nov-01 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.0 AWD P 1 Oct-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.0 WRX Sti 235KW P 1 Feb-02 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.2 GX P 1 Jun-01 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.5 WRX P 1 Sep-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza (II) 2.5 WRX Sti P 1 Sep-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 1.5 P 1 May-06 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 1.6 P 1 Dec-00 2007 - - 005 -

Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.0 P 1 Dec-00 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.0 R P 1 Sep-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.0 Turbo P 1 Dec-00 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.0 WRX Turbo P 1 Dec-02 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.0 WRX Turbo Sti P 1 Oct-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.2 GX P 1 Jun-01 Aug-05 - - 005 -Impreza 2 (GD/GG)Impreza Estate (II) 2.5 WRX P 1 Sep-05 2007 - - 005 -Impreza 3 (GE/GH

/GP) Impreza (III) 2.5L 170hp P 1 2007>> - - - 005 -Impreza 3 (GE/GH

/GP) Impreza (III) 2.5L WRX Turbo 224hp P 1 2007>> - - - 005 -Impreza 3 (GE/GH

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Tempo - Tempo 1.3 P 1 1991 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 45 P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 55 P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 55 A P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 60 P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 60 EFi P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 65 P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo 65 EFi P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -101 - 101 1100 P 1 1972 1993 - 063T 063 -101 - 101 1300 P 1 1972 1993 - 063T 063 -128 - 128 1.1 P 1 1984 1993 - - 077 -128 - 128 1.3 P 1 1984 1993 - - 077 -311-413 - 313 P 1 1983 1986 - 063T 063 -311-413 - 411 P 1 1983 1986 - 063T 063 -311-413 - 413 P 1 1983 1986 - 063T 063 -510 series - 511 P 1 1983 1990 - 063T 063 -510 series - 513 P 1 1983 1990 - 063T 063 -510 series - 513 (1298 cc) P 1 1983 1990 - 063T 063 -510 series - 513 (1301 cc) P 1 1983 1990 - 063T 063 -

YUGO/ZASTAVA LCVTempo - Tempo P 1 1991 1993 - - 077 -Tempo - Tempo Van P 1 1991 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo Van 45 A P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -45-65 - Yugo Van 55 A P 1 1980 1993 - - 077 -Z50 - Z 50.8 D P 1 1989 1990 - - 077 -Z50 - Z 50.8N Transporter P 1 1989 1990 - - 077 -

311-413 - 311 Van P 1 1983 1990 - 063T 063 -311-413 - 311 P 1 1983 1990 - 063T 063 -610 series - 615 Van P 1 1975 1993 - - 077 -610 series - 616 Truck P 1 1975 1993 - - 077 -

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All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means,electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd.The terms and conditions of sale are available from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd.



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BATTERY RANGE APPLICATION GUARANTEE against faultyworkmanship or materials

AGM CAR & LCV 4 yearsElite CAR & LCV 4 yearsProfessional CAR & LCV 3 yearsOEM JIS Specialist Range CAR 3 yearsCargo CV,Agriculture & Plant 2 yearsCargo SHD CV,Agriculture & Plant 2 yearsLeisureLine Leisure 1 yearMarineLine Marine 1 yearClassic CAR, CV,Agriculture, Plant & PSV 1 yearMotorcycle Motorcycles,ATV, Jet Ski & Snowmobile 6 months

Guarantee

Yuasa batteries sold as replacement are guaranteed against premature failure due to manufacturing ormaterial defects only. In the event of such a battery claim, the battery should be returned with proof ofpurchase to the original Yuasa Distributor for testing. Subject to testing by the Distributor the battery willbe exchanged free of charge.

• The distributor has the right to test and if necessary, charge the battery before agreeing to the claim

• This does not affect the statutory rights of the customer in any way• The Guarantee is subject to the Terms and Condition of Sale of Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd• The Guarantee is valid only for the purchaser of the battery, and is not transferable

This guarantee obligation excludes• Failure resulting from the wear and tear, misuse and

negligence either before or during use. Examples areovercharging, deep cycling, sulphation andundercharging

• Failure resulting from the use of any fluids other thandistilled or deionised water, or from any action notrecommended for Yuasa Batteries

• Use of a battery type on a vehicle for which it is norrecommended, or on which it has been installed andcommissioned incorrectly

• No guarantee claim will be actioned without a dated proof of purchase

Taxi cabs including private cars used as taxis or for 1 year against faulty workmanship or materialsprivate hire

Cars (but not LCV or CV) used on a 2 or 3 shift/day basis 1 year against faulty workmanship or materials Ambulances 1 year against faulty workmanship or materials

Police Cars 1 year against faulty workmanship or materialsFire Engines 1 year against faulty workmanship or materialsPSV (Passenger Service vehicles) 1 year against faulty workmanship or materialsTrailers & Caravans 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsLawnmowers 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsElectrically-powered wheel chairs 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsElectrically- powered bicycles/tricycles 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsElectric Fences 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsTelevisions 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsGolf Trolleys and Buggies 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsEmergency lighting 6 months against faulty workmanship or materialsother non-automotive usage including standby 6 month against faulty workmanship or materials

Important - Exclusions This guarantee excludes batteries fitted as Original Equipment or used on the following applications:-

This guarantee does not cover• Sulphation• Wear and tear• Deep cycling• Overcharging• Physical damage• Incorrect application

The guarantee period is deemed to start• Original battery: From date of purchase• Free Replacement battery: From date of purchase of the

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Yuasa Lead Acid batteries are built to the highest standards. They are manufactured, in most cases to correspond with orexceed the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements andspecifications.

Nevertheless, it should be clearly understood that: A wet (filled) lead acid battery is “a live” product. Whether it is instorage or in service, it has a finite life. All batteries once filled willslowly self discharge. The higher the storage temperature andhumidity of the storage area, the greater the rate of self discharge.

To ensure the batteries are not allowed to discharge to the pointwhere they are damaged (sulphated) or so incapable of givingdesigned service life, regular checks of the recharge date labelon the back of the battery, and voltage checks of batteries withless than 4 month remaining should be made. It is important toensure good turn around of stock, first in, first out, especiallywith slow running stock of low volume lines. Batteries with avoltage of 12.35V or below should be recharged immediately.Recharging must not be effected by means of a rapid chargerdue to the inefficiencies when attempting to recharge a partiallysulphated battery which leads to excessive gassing anddamage to the active material grid bonds within the battery,which are critical to ensure battery life. Ideally use a rechargerate as stated in “recommended recharge rate and period”according to battery type and catalogue instructions. At the endof discharge, all cells should be gassing freely. It is clearlyrecommended that batteries are left to stand for a minimum of3 hours after charging to ensure any gases trapped in the upperbattery casings are allowed to diffuse into the atmosphere. If abattery has been recharged, the recharge date on the back labelshould be updated by 6 months after second recharge date byphysically notching the label. (Note a maximum of tworecharges are allowed prior to sale, and product should not besold a maximum of 9months after the expiry of firstrecommended recharge date).

Battery ProblemsNon Manufacturing Defects

Physical DamageIf the battery is stored, handled or fitted incorrectly, if theconnectors leads are hammered onto terminals, leads are notcorrectly fastened, the battery will have damage to casingand/or terminals. This is not a manufacturing fault.* Note all batteries picked and dispatched from Yuasa’s UK warehouse are photographed prior to dispatch to ensure ourshipping quality targets are met.

Sulphation

If a battery is allowed to stand in a discharged state either on oroff a vehicle for a period of time, a chemical reaction takesplace which will permanently impair the performance and life of the battery, this process is called “sulphation”.

Sulphation can be seen as a fine white/grey coating on thepositive plate and a non metallic luster on the negative plate. Inmost cases this signifies the battery as not serviceable.

Attempts to recharge batteries left in a discharged state, evenat very low charge rates will lead to damage to the grid andactive material interfaces and also sulphate deposits can beformed within the separators which produce dendritic shorts.

The damage can occur in storage or if the battery is installed onthe vehicle (or equipment) that is not used for a period of time,

for example tractor, motorcycle, boat, airport vehicle even a caror truck that is stored with the battery connected can stilldamage the battery. This is because there is a permanent drainon the battery from items such as the alarm, clock, lights, etcleft on which drag the battery down to its lowest possible stateof charge. The longer the period left, the greater the sulphationbuilds up on the plates.

The sulphation hinders the efficiency of the electrochemicalreactions within the battery between the active material of theplates and the acid. This is not a manufacturing fault.

Wear and Tear As the battery is cycled, i.e. charged and discharged, the activematerials within the battery plates are in motion in order torelease the electricity stored by the battery. Every time thebattery is charged and discharged a small amount of activematerial is permanently lost from the plates.

As the ultimate battery life is determined by many factors, suchas temperature, battery operating state of charge, duty cycle,etc it is impossible to stipulate a minimum/maximum life

expectancy in the field. This process of normal ageing willeventually cause the battery to lose capacity and it will come tothe point where the battery can no longer start the vehicle orequipment. Modern fuel injected cars start much more quickly,typically using a surface discharge off the battery plates, hencethe unexpected failure of the battery is more often than notseen when the battery is first put under stress, for example on acold morning, or after a weekend stand. This is not amanufacturing fault.

It is always best to take the opportunity of free battery checksprior to the onset of cold weather or long airport parkingperiods.

Deep Cycling

As above, every time a battery is charge and discharge cycleda small amount of material is lost. If a battery is subjected todeep discharging (greater than 35%) and rapid charging theprocess is accelerated. Additionally if the recharge does notrecover the discharge cycle in full, the battery will exhibit loss of performance and concentration of the acid can occur betweenplates which can lead to corrosion and loss of performance.

Even after recharging, the voltage will be low (under 12.4V) butif the cells acid gravities are checked they will generally be evenacross the battery. This is not a manufacturing fault.

OverchargingIf the alternator regulator is not set properly, or alternatorvoltage control circuit fails, then the battery can be subjected to

an excessive charge.If left unchecked the battery will overheat and will start toevaporate the electrolyte. The overcharging will accelerate thebreak up of the active material and grids and the battery willlose performance. Examination of the battery will typically showlow acid level and usually a black coating on filler plugs and astrong smell. It is recommended that the alternator chargingvoltage is checked by a mechanic. This is not amanufacturing fault.

False ClaimIn order to minimise fraudulent battery claims each Yuasabattery has its own individual unique number found on the back label of the battery. It is recommended that this number is

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recorded on the proof or purchase at point of sale, to enable adouble cross check to be made during the claim procedure.

The label has been made tamperproof.

Incorrect Application The batteries recommended within this Yuasa application listare equal to or above the original equipment specification.

Fitting a smaller or less powerful battery will result in a shorterservice life and earlier failure. The failure will normally be seenas deep cycling/premature wear and tear.

It should be noted that a vehicle fitted originally bymanufacturer with an AGM battery should be replaced onlywith an AGM battery. This is not a manufacturing fault.

UnderchargingUndercharging occurs if the battery is not receiving enoughcharge to return it to a full state of charge, this will slowly causesulphation. This fault can occur if the car is being used onlyoccasionally for short journeys, or for stop-start urbanmotoring. Undercharging will occur if alternator voltage is low(13.6-13.8volts), the alternator belt is loose or battery cables

are worn and causing high resistance - If in doubt seek advicefrom an auto electrician.

Battery problemsManufacturing FaultsDue to the high demands of the OEM market and the technicaland manufacturing standards of Yuasa batteries, the rate of genuine manufacturing faults is negligible.

Short Circuit/dead cell Typically seen in a battery within 12 months service life. Onecell will show a dramatically lower acid specific gravity readingthan the others. The problem cell will usually boil visibly under ahigh discharge, all other remaining cells will show a good

specific gravity reading of 1.26 or above. Short Circuit/deadcells seen in later life are usually associated with the recovery of a sulphated/overdischarged battery. It is possible to seevariable acid specific gravities between cells if sulphation is theroute cause.

Internal Break The battery will have good specific gravity but no voltagereading. Check for any physical damage which may havecaused an internal break.

SUMMARY Providing the correct battery, in the right condition has beenused in the right application, the number of battery problems

encountered will be minimal. All batteries have a finite life(otherwise there would not be an aftermarket batterybusiness), the life is governed by the conditions under whichthe battery operates. Battery failures caused by sulphation,wear and tear, deep cycling and physical damage are notmanufacturing defects and are not covered by the Yuasaguarantee. Under normal operating conditions, a batterycannot become discharged on its own. The reason cannormally be traced back to:

• Malfunctioning alternator, regulator, or starter motor• Slipping (incorrectly adjusted alternator charging belt)• Electrical fault e.g. interior boot/glove box lighting,

ECU/sensor interface issues where vehicle does not go

into “Sleep” after parking for more than 5 minutes, wipermotor fault.

• Excessive use of electrical consumers, - air conditioning,stereo (incorrectly fitted direct to the battery) etc

• Long standing time without recharge• Vehicle lighting and/or hazard flasher left on

If a battery is consistently used/left in a discharged condition, itwill eventually get to a state, where it cannot be recovered by acontrolled recharge. This is classified as deepdischarge/undercharging and it is NOT a manufacturing fault. If a battery is continuously deeply discharged by stop/startmotoring and heavy usage of vehicle consumer device and thennot adequately recharged, it will lose its performance relativelyquickly. This is called deep cycling/wear and tear and is not amanufacturing fault. Alternative battery technology, chargingand handling solutions need to found for these applications.

CCA Testing using Digital Conductance Battery Testers. There are many different types of hand held digitalconductance tester on the market. They generally give a goodindication of problems but the following points should always

be taken into account.• They are not a reliable method of checking the fully developedcold cranking performance of a NEW Battery, partially due tosome of the health reading aligrothiums used. They aredesigned for the evaluation of testing of faulty or used batteries.

• Different makes of tester, and even different models can givedifferent results.

• Different battery manufacturing design techniques cansignificantly effect the reading on one digital conductance testeras common aligrothiums have to be used. For example,batteries designed with more durability in mind tend to carrymore material and higher density, this is usually reflected in alower initial voltage, but longer discharge times. Digital testerscan only determine realistically the initial internal resistance of

the battery at the particular state of battery, not how muchmaterial is available. This can cause considerable differencebetween the indicated CCA data and the real CCA dataobtained in a laboratory under real current loads to theappropriate battery standard specified.

• CCA readings can be measured according to a number of international standard SAE, EN, DIN or IEC, Within the EN50342: 2006 standard two requirements are listed: EN1 & EN2. Typical Conductance testers are calibrated toward EN2standard, however the ETN numbering system makes itdifficult for the normal man to understand which standard isbeing used on the battery (Yuasa currently use SAE to avoidany confusion).

• The condition of battery cables and terminal connections caninfluence the reading on the hand held tester.

• A battery that is 2-3 years old may still be serviceable for anumber of years to come, but because of “wear and tear” mayonly give a 75% health reading. Conversely a deep dischargedbattery (or partial internal break) can give a good reading oncca scale, but on actual high rate or capacity check the batteryis in a poor condition. NB Testing in conjunction with a loadtester should be considered where deep discharge may befailure option.

Overall the digital conductance tester gives the best indicationsof evaluating suspect or used batteries in the market today, butconsiderations should be made of above points whilstoperating the meters.

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A. Visual Check A1.0 Confirm warranty period applicable to the battery and itsusage

• Warranty periods and exclusions are listed in catalogue• A1.1 Confirm not fraudulent claim

Are warranty terms met?

• YES – Continue to A2.0• NO – Reject Claim A2.0 Does the battery leak?

• NO – Go to A4.0• YES – Go to A3.0

A3.0 Can external damage be seen in the area of leak?• NO – Continue go to A3.1•YES – Reject Claim , Determine cause of damage

A3.1 Has the battery been overfilled by the customer•NO– Accept Claim•YES – Reject Claim

A4.0 Are the end walls of battery badly swollen?• NO – Continue to section B, battery testing• YES – Reject Claim

• Suspect Overdischarge/Overcharging• Sulphation is not a manufacturing defect

B1. Digital Testing – All batteriesDue to an increasing number of sealed, totally maintenancefree batteries in the market place, acid specific gravity readingscan not always be taken, therefore we recommend a test usinga recognised digital conductance tester (Midtronics/BoschBAT121). Battery terminals should be clean to ensure ameaningful result. In the absence of specialist conductancetesters, section A Visual Check and section C High Rate Testshould be used.

MIDTRONICS1. Select the SAE Testing mode2. Enter the correct SAE Rating of the battery (shown on top

label of battery).a. For Marine and Leisure Batteries use 4 x 20hr capacity

e.g. 100Ah Marine battery test @ 400A 3. Continue to Test

a. For earlier 415 model, there is no automatictemperature compensation, every °C drop below 20°Cequates to approximately 4A loss in Midtronic reading

GOOD BATTERY • Reject Claim

• Battery is fully charged and ready to useGOOD + RECHARGE• Reject Claim

• Recharge Battery, then ready to useCHARGE + RETEST• Charge Battery, then test regain• If same result appears after charging• Reject Claim

• The battery has been subjected to excessive charge /discharging cycling during service

• Check vehicle electrical system for defects• Check any non OEM fitted electrical consumers• Check for extreme service usage, (Minicabs, delivery

vehicles)• Service life can be significantly reduced by electrical

load/charging imbalance and stop/start drivingThese are not manufacturing defects.

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REPLACE BATTERY • Reject Claim

• Battery has lost performance due to external factors• The battery has lost significantly its original performance• The battery has lost performance due to external factors,

such as overcharging, undercharging, deep cycling, wearand tearThese are not manufacturing defects.

BAD CELL BATTERY • Accept Claim

• Battery is defective, replace battery under terms andconditions of warranty

• Note, if repeated claim from one fleet user, furtherinvestigation of battery usage is required especially if thebattery is overdischarging and overcharging

TEST NOT POSSIBLE/CHECK CONNECTION• Check tester leads (another battery) and ensure terminals

are clean• Switch off all electrical consumers when testing the battery if

still fitted to the vehicle

• Check Battery Voltage with multimeter, if Voltage > 0 Volts.Disconnect Battery from vehicle then recharge/retest

NO DISPLAY • Confirm Battery Voltage = 0 Volts with multimeter• Accept Claim

BOSCH BAT1211. Select the SAE or EN mode2. Enter 90% of the CCA Rating (shown on the top label of the

battery).a. For Marine and Leisure Batteries use 90% of (4 x 20

hour capacity shown on top label of battery)3. Continue to Test

a. Adjust for temperatureb. Note Reading between Bosch and Midtronic tester vary

significantly hence recommended use of 90% rating forBosch tester

GOOD BATTERY • Reject Claim

• Battery is fully charged and ready to use

GOOD + RECHARGE• Reject Claim

• Recharge Battery, then ready to use

CHARGE + RETEST• Charge Battery, then test regain• If same result appears after charging• Reject Claim

• The battery has been subjected to excessive charge /discharging cycling during service.

• Check vehicle electrical system for defects• Check any non OEM fitted electrical consumers• Check for extreme service usage, (Minicabs, delivery

vehicles)• Service life can be significantly reduced by electrical

load/charging imbalance and stop/start drivingThese are not manufacturing defects.

REPLACE BATTERY/UNSERVICEABLE• Reject Claim

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• The battery has lost performance due to external factors,such as overcharging, undercharging, deep cycling, wearand tearThese are not manufacturing defects.

REPLACE BATTERY/CELL SHORT CIRCUIT• Accept Claim

• Battery is defective, replace battery under terms andconditions of warranty

• Note, if repeated claim from one fleet user, furtherinvestigation of battery usage required especially if thebattery is overdischarging and overcharging

TEST NOT POSSIBLE/CHECK CONNECTION• Check tester leads (another battery) and ensure terminals

are clean• Switch off all electrical consumers when testing the battery if

still fitted to the vehicle• Check Battery Voltage with multimeter, if Voltage > 0 Volts.

Disconnect Battery from vehicle then recharge/retest

NO DISPLAY • Confirm Battery Voltage = 0 Volts with multimeter• Accept Claim

B2. SPECIFIC ACID GRAVITY TESTING –Battery with removable vent plugsIn a good battery the specific acid gravity (sg) should be thesame in all cells. The expected tolerance between all 6 cells is0.03g/cc (e.g. range of 1.26g/cc to 1.29g/cc).• After charging a flat battery, insufficient charging may lead to

insufficient mixing of acid above the plates. Using amultimeter, confirm the stabilised measured voltagematches the voltage calculated from the specific acid gravitymeasurement

• (Average measured specific acid gravity +0.84) x 6 should

be equal to the measured voltage using a digital multimeter.If not, continue to recharge the battery

Acid Gravity 15°C 1.25-1.28 g/cc Battery Condition FullyCharged - Proceed with Test

Acid Gravity 15°C 1.20-1.25g/cc Battery partially charged –Charge before proceeding

Acid Gravity 15°C less than 1.20g/cc Battery low state of charge – charge immediately, the battery may or may notrecover, subject to period battery left in this low state of charge

B2.1 Has one cell a lower acid gravity than others?• Example 1.26, 1.25, 1.25, 1.26, 1.26, 1.15• YES – Accept Claim

• Replace Battery under terms and conditions of warranty• NO

• Continue to B2.2

B2.2 Is the electrolyte dark brown and/or evidence of excessive water consumption/topping up?

• YES – Reject Claim• Damaged caused by overcharging

This is not a manufacturing fault. Check voltageregulator on vehicle.

• NO• Continue to B2.3

B2.3 If the specific acid gravity is the same in all cells butreading lower than 1.25g/cc, charge the battery.• Is the battery charge acceptance able to achieve the

recommended recharge current, (see catalogue) after 1-2hours after commencing charging?

• NO – Reject Claim• Battery badly sulphated due to deep discharging or

underchargingThis is not a manufacturing fault. Check the vehiclecharging system (fan belt tension, alternatorregulator).

• YES• Complete the recommended recharge• Continue to B2.4

B2.4 Is the specific acid gravity the same in all cells and above1.25g/cc?• NO

• All cells even but less than 1.24g/cc, then extendrecharge by 6 hours

• If one cell has a lower specific acid gravity than othersgo back to B2.1

• YES• Continue to C High Rate Discharge Testing

C HIGH RATE DISCHARGE TESTING This test should only be carried out if battery voltage > 12.5V,otherwise recharge battery according to recommendedrecharge rates and period (see catalogue)

C1.0 Is the High Rate Discharge Test indicating GOOD Battery?• YES

• Reject Claim• NO

• Continue to C2.0

C2.0 Was end of Discharge test showing immediate drop to 0 Volts?• YES

• Accept Claim (subject to no visual damage to battery)Manufacturing Defect – Internal Connection break.Replace battery under terms and conditions ofwarranty.

• NO – End of test showed 1.0 Volts to 9.0 Volts

• Reject ClaimThis is not a manufacturing defect. Servicedeterioration.

* See Digital Conductance Testers explained

Note: If the battery has been identified as overdischarged, then attempt to recharge, however if the battery has been left in low state of charge forperiod of time, recovery is less likely due to thedeposition of large crystal sulphate formation inthe plates and in the separators which will lead togrid damage and soft short circuits in theseparator during attempts to recharge.

WHEN TO USE A DIGITAL TESTER Voltage CCA vs. Fault andCheck Rating Condition

NEW BATTERY EVALUATION (Before installation) YES NO* YES

WARRANTY CLAIM TEST (After installation) YES YES YES

BATTERY HEALTH CHECK (After installation) YES YES YES




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B1.Testing the BatteryB1 Using Recognised Digital tester - Batteries without removable vent plugsWe recommend that a test is carried out with a recognised digital tester,for example Midtronic or Bosch Type 121 testerIn the absence of specialised testing equipment perform a high rate discharge test (go directly to Procedure B2 )

Note * The battery has been subjected to excessive charge/discharge whilst in use.This may be a malfunction of the vehicle charging system, as a result of excessive electricalconsumers, infrequent vehicle usage or extreme operating conditions (eg Mini cabs service or delivery vehicles)These are not Manufacturing Defects.

** The battery can no longer deliver performance compatible with the original specification, the battery has lost performance due to outside factors,overcharging, undercharging,deep cycling, wear and tear.These are not Manufacturing Defects.

RecommendedEquipment

A voltage meter tocheck Open CircuitVoltage

A recognised branddigital tester (egMidtronics)

A variable high ratedischarge tester tocheck/confirm thebatteries ability to startthe vehicle

A hydrometer to check acid specific gravity andcondition

A good quality chargerto enable dischargedunits to be recharged

B1

If testing battery on vehicle,you must remove surface chargeWith engine off, switch on lights for 1 minute then switch off all electrical loads and leave for 2 minutes prior to testing

Before testing,ensure battery terminals are clean and tester leads are in good condition

MIDTRONICS BOSCH

Choose the correct SAE testing mode

RESULTS

GOOD BATTERYBattery is fully charged and ready to use

REJECT CLAIM

GOOD BATTERY

Battery is fully charged and ready to useREJECT CLAIM

GOOD + RECHARGECharge battery then ready for use

REJECT CLAIM

CHARGE + RETESTCharge battery and test again If same results

appear after charging thenREJECT CLAIM*

REPLACE BATTERYBattery has lost performance due to

external factorsREJECT CLAIM**

BAD CELL BATTERYBattery is defective => ACCEPT CLAIM

Replace under warranty terms and conditionsIf repeated failures from one fleet customer,further investigation of battery overdischarge is required

TEST NOT POSSIBLE / CHECK CONNECTION

No display - check tester leads contactCheck Voltage with digital multimeter as batterycould be deeply dischargedSwitch off all electrical consumers when testing abattery fitted to a vehicle.Multimeter OK , but not Midtronics, then disconnectbattery from car and retest

NO DISPLAY

Despite GOOD CONTACT and RECHARGINGCheck Voltage with digital multimeterIf Voltage = 0 volts ACCEPT CLAIM

TEST NOT POSSIBLE / CHECK CONNECTION

No display - check tester leads contactCheck Voltage with digital multimeter as batterycould be deeply dischargedSwitch off all electrical consumers when testing abattery fitted to a vehicle.Multimeter OK , but not Midtronics, then disconnectbattery from car and retest

NO DISPLAY

Despite GOOD CONTACT and RECHARGINGCheck Voltage with digital multimeterIf Voltage = 0 vo lts ACCEPT CLAIM

CHARGE + RETEST

Charge battery and test again If same results

appear after charging thenREJECT CLAIM*

REPLACE BATTERY / UNSERVICEABLE

Battery has lost performance due to external factorsIs Start capability less than 60% then

REJECT CLAIM** (using 90% of label rating)

REPLACE BATTERY / CELL SHORT CIRCUITBattery is defective => ACCEPT CLAIM

Replace under warranty terms and conditionsIf repeated failures from one fleet customer,further investigation of battery overdischarge is required

GOOD + RECHARGECharge battery then ready for use

REJECT CLAIM

RESULTS

Select the SAE CCA rating shown on thelabel of battery*

* For Marine,Leisure Batteries use4x 20 hour rating

Press the Test KeyTypically Midtronics reading are reduced by

4A for every °C loss in temperature Latest models - automatically adjust for temperature.

For Earlier Midtronic 415 tester use * key

Press the Test Key*Note Data differs considerably from Midtronic tester,

hence reason for use of 90% rating for testingsuspect warranty batteries

Use arrow keys to adjust for temperature

Select 90% of SAE CCA rating shown on the toplabel of battery*

* For Marine,Leisure Batteries use4x 20 hour rating

Leave tostand for

4 hourminimum

RECHARGEBATTERY

Leave tostand for

4 hourminimum

RECHARGEBATTERY

Choose the correct SAE testing mode



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B2. Testing the BatteryB2 Conventional Testing - Battery with removable vent plugs

NoteIn a good battery, the specific gravity(sg) reading should be the same in all cells.The expected tolerance between all 6 cells is 0.03g/cc (e.g. range 1.26g/cc min, 1.29g/cc max).When charging the battery always follow the instructions supplied with the charger.

After charging a flat battery, insufficient charging may lead to insufficient acid mixing of the electrolyte above the plates.Using a multimeter, confirm stabilised measured voltage matches the voltage calculated from specific acid gravity measurement(Average sg + 0.84 ) x 6 should be equal to measured voltage if the acid is sufficiently mixed.

B2

Measure Voltage and record acid sg in ALL cellsExample 12.6V

1.26,1.27, 1.26,1.27, 1.26,1.27

Battery is defective => ACCEPT CLAIM

Replace under warranty termsand conditions

REJECT CLAIMTest voltage regulator on vehicle

& check application

REJECT CLAIMTest voltage regulator on vehicle and

alternator belt tightness.Check application

Dead Cell

Charge the Battery

Continue Recommended Charge

C High Rate Discharge Testing

Damagecaused byovercharge

Damagecaused by

deepdischarge or

undercharging

B2.1 Cell ShortCircuit Is there one cell with

a low specific gravity?Example Readings

1.26 1.15 1.26 1.27 1.26 1.27

Is the acid discoloured (dark brown) and/orthere is evidence of excessive water

consumption ?

Take note of charge voltage after 1 hourIs the battery accepting recommendedrecharge current (eg 075 Professional

4.0A)?

B2.2 ServiceOvercharging

B2.3/B2.4Sulphation

Is the specific gravitythe same in all cells and

above 1.25g/cc?

Is the specific gravityrelatively even but reading

1.25g/cc or less

NO (First Cycle) NO (Second Cycle)

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

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NoteIf the battery is identified as over discharged, then attempt to recharge, however if the battery has been left in a low state of charge for a long period there is lesschance of recovery and subsequent deposition of sulphate within the separators will lead to soft short circuits.Battery may be undercharged or overcharge due to faults within the vehicle electrical system This is not a fault of the battery and the vehicle electrical systemshould be checked.

C. Testing the BatteryC1 High Rate Discharge Testing(Battery must be greater than 12.5Volts before commencing C High Rate Testing)

REJECT CLAIM

Battery serviceable

REJECT CLAIMService Deterioration

C High Rate Discharge Testing

Is the High Rate

Test Result good?

ACCEPT CLAIMInternal Connection break

Did the battery voltage fallimmediately to 0 Volts?

YES

YES

NO

NO

C1.0 Good HighRate

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What Is a Battery?

A battery is a device for storing electrical energy in a chemicalform, and then releasing it as direct current in a controlled way.

All types of batteries contain a positive and a negative electrodeimmersed in an electrolyte, the whole assembly being within a

container. All Yuasa batteries are lead-acid batteries, which means thatthey have positive and negative electrodes made of leadcompounds in a dilute sulphuric acid electrolyte.

Lead-acid batteries are secondary batteries, which means thatthey can be recharged after they have been discharged.Primary batteries can be discharged only once and then haveto be thrown away; examples are some types of torch andradio batteries.

How a Yuasa Battery Works

The positive electrode is made of lead dioxide and the negativeelectrode is made of porous lead.

When an electrical load (for example lights or a starter-motor) isconnected across the battery, a current flows through theelectrolyte in the battery and through the external load. Thiscauses the battery to discharge, which results in the chemicalcomposition of both the electrodes changing to lead sulphate.

A battery can be charged by putting a current through thebattery from an outside source of electricity such as analternator, dynamo or charging unit. This converts the leadsulphate back to the original materials of lead dioxide andporous lead.

As the battery becomes charged, the electricity begins todecompose (hydrolyse) the water in the electrolyte into itsconstituent elements of hydrogen and oxygen, which arereleased as gas. This is why a battery gases when it is charged.

What is a Battery Made of?

Grids

As the positive and negative electrodes are made of weak materials, they need a mechanical support which is providedby a grid made from a lead alloy; lead on its own would be too

soft.In addition to providing a support for the electrodes (the activematerial), the grid also conducts electricity from the electrodesto the outside load.

Electrodes The electrodes are initially made from a mixture of lead oxideand lead sulphate. This is converted into lead dioxide in thepositive plate and porous lead in the negative plate when thebattery is initially charged.

The negative electrode also contains small amounts of

additives to give the battery a good discharge performance atlow temperatures to improve starting.

The combination of grid and electrode is normally called aplate.

Electrolyte

The electrolyte is dilute sulphuric acid. This acts as a conductorto transport electrical ions between the positive and negativeplates when the battery is being charged or discharged.

The acid also takes part in the discharge as the sulphate ionsreact chemically at the electrodes to produce lead sulphate.

Separator

The separator is an insulator placed between the positive andnegative plates to prevent them shorting together.

The separator needs to be microporous with very small holes toallow the ions to flow through the separator from one plate to

another. It also needs to be able to resist the high temperaturesand strongly acidic oxidising conditions that occur in a battery.

Most modern separators are made of microporouspolyethylene, which has the right properties to meet thedemanding conditions within the battery.

Container and Lid

These are normally made of polypropylene, which is a light butstrong plastic. Unlike some plastics, it does not become brittlewhen it is cold, and so can resist knocks during handling. It isnot attacked by acid and it can also withstand the fluids (petrol,diesel, brake-fluid, antifreeze) normally found on a vehicle.

What Makes a Battery Maintenance-Free?

30 years ago, batteries lost water at a high rate, and motoristswere advised to check the acid level as one of their weeklychecks; modern maintenance-free batteries need no wateraddition throughout their life under normal operatingconditions. Incidentally, during the same period, battery life hasdoubled from 2 years to 4-5 years.

In the past, battery grids were made of an alloy of lead with 10per cent of antimony; the purpose of the antimony was to giverigidity as pure lead would be too soft on its own. Unfortunately,

some of the antimony dissolved in the acid and resulted in thebattery losing water.

With improvements in battery technology, we have been ableto reduce the antimony content from 10 per cent to 1.5 percent, and this reduction has resulted in batteries that are lowmaintenance, needing only yearly attention.

The latest improvement has been the use of 0.1 per cent of calcium as a hardening agent in grids in place of antimony; thiscauses less contamination of the acid and much reducedwater loss, making the battery maintenance-free so no waterneeds to be added during its operational life.

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Service Problems

Overcharge

Modern car charging systems allow only a small current to flowinto the battery when it is fully charged. If there is a fault in thealternator, a much higher current will pass through the battery

all the time that the car is running. This current will cause thebattery to lose water rapidly, destroying the maintenance freecharacteristics of the battery, and will also reduce the life of thebattery by damaging the positive grids.

A dark brown/black colour on the bottoms of the vent-plugs isa strong sign of overcharge.

If an alternator (non stop-start vehicle) has a voltage above14.8 Volts at normal temperatures, this is a generally sign thatthe charging system is faulty. The common diode fault in therectifier will see charging voltages of 16.0V at the battery, thealternator should be repaired immediately to prevent anyfurther damage to the battery.

Note with latest stop-start vehicles with Brake EnergyRegeneration, higher voltages (15.2V) are used to maximisecharging efficiencies and reduce alternator charging periods.

Deep Cycling

Modern charging systems keep the battery in a high state-of-charge while the car is running under most operatingconditions. However, the battery will discharge under abnormalconditions or if the car is allowed to stand with a load on, forexample, lights. On modern cars when parked, there isnormally a constant drain on the battery caused by suchcomponents as the computer, alarm system, clock etc, andthis will cause the battery to become discharged. Dependingon the vehicle, this can take weeks or months.

Vehicle batteries are designed to accept some cycles of discharge and recharge, but are not designed for applicationsin which there are constant cycles of charge and discharge(deep cycling). Leisure batteries have been designed for thesetypes of application, and have a special construction to enablethem to be deep cycled on a continuing basis.

Continual deep cycling of vehicle batteries will cause failure asthe positive active material will gradually fall to the bottom of thebattery, reducing the ability of the plates to store electricity.

A large number of small black/brown particles in the electrolyteare a strong indication that the battery has been deep cycled.

Sulphation

Sulphation is a normal part of the operation of a battery andoccurs whenever a battery is discharged. When the battery isrecharged, the sulphation (lead sulphate) is changed back intoactive material.

If a battery is left flat for a period of time, this sulphation slowlychanges its form into one that cannot be changed back intoactive material on charging, so, after charge, the battery will notreturn to give its original performance. If the sulphation is badenough, the car will not start. This is the problem normallyreferred to as sulphation.

Undercharge

Undercharge occurs if the battery is not receiving enoughcharge to return it to a full state-of-charge; this will slowly causesulphation. This fault can occur if the car is being used onlyoccasionally for short journeys, or for stop-start urbanmotoring. Undercharge will also occur if the alternator voltageis in the region of 13.6 - 13.8 Volts .

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Safety Valve Flame/Arrestorrelieves excess pressure.

Thru-Partition Constructionprovides shorter current pathwith less resistance than "overthe partition" construction -you get more cranking powerwhen you need it!

Patented Sealed Postprevents acid seepage,reduces corrosion - extendsbattery life.

Heat Sealed Case toCoverprotects against seepageand corrosion - bondedunit gives extra strength.

Polypropylene Coverand Containerassures reserve electrolytecapacity for cooleroperating temperatures;gives greater resistance togas and oil - and impact inextreme weatherconditions!

Special Separatormakes the battery spill-proof. Valve regulated designeliminates water loss and theneed to refill with acid.

Special Grid Designwithstands severe vibration,assures maximumconductivity.

Special Active Materialis compounded to withstandvibration, prolong battery lifeand dependability.




Yuasa Number Yuasa battery part numbers are based on the BBMS (BritishBattery Manufacturers Society) standard which has been usedand understood by the UK aftermarket business for many years.

DIN Number The DIN (German Industrial Standard) Part Number systemtraditionally used within Europe, but replaced by ETN numbersystem.

e.g. 560.49• 1st digit - Voltage

• 1-2 = 6 Volt Battery• 5-7 = 12 Volt Battery

• 2nd & 3rd digits - Nominal capacity• 560 = 60Ah @ 20 hour rate• 660 = 160Ah @ 20 hour rate

• 4th & 5th digits – Unique code number referencingbattery performance and features

The DIN numbering system is still used, more within Europe toidentify battery types.

ETN Number The ETN (European Type Number) was introduced to replacethe DIN Number in the course of Europeanisation of Batterystandards. The ETN is a combination of the DIN numberingsystem which facilitates the change over and gives furthertechnical details.

The introduction of ETN system has lead to nearly 2000 partnumbers being issued during its formal control period up to

2006 and therefore can lead to added confusion if crossreferencing of part numbers is required without the formalnumber index records. The control of number issue by Eurobatwas disbanded in 2006 and subsequently issued numbers arenow difficult to understand as no formal central records arekept and issued.

The 9 digit ETN offers additional information to the DINnumbering system.

e.g. 536 046 030• 1st digit Voltage – 1-2 = 6 volt Battery, 5-7 12 volt Battery• 2nd and 3rd digits – nominal capacity

• 560 = 60Ah @ 20hour rate• 660 = 160Ah @ 20hour rate

• 4th, 5th and 6th digits – Unique code number

• 5th and 6th digit can refer back sometimes to olderbattery design and original DIN number (4th and5th digits)

• Unique code number giving details of endurancelevel, cold cranking performance level, vibrationlevel, lid terminal and holddown details

• 7th, 8th and 9th digits – Cold Cranking Performance• There are 2 different EN rating EN1 and the EN2• This can cause confusion, as is unclear to the end

user which standard is used, especially with theuse of digital conductance testers which can notcurrently test to both standards.

• Details to which specification the battery issupplied to is hidden within the unique codenumber.

Cold Cranking Performance (Amps)

The Cold Cranking Performance (CCA) measures the startingperformance of the battery. In simple terms, the higher theCCA, the easier it will be to start the vehicle.

SAE (American Standard – commonly used in UK)

This is the starting test according to the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). The test specifies that the battery at atemperature of –18°C will deliver a current equal to the ColdCranking Amps for 30 seconds with the voltage staying above7.2 volts (3.6 volts for a 6 volt battery).

Although subject to battery design, an approximation of SAE toDIN CCA relationship is:-SAE = (DIN x 1.5) + 40

Battery performance drops off quickly with temperature, so thistest is a good check of a battery’s starting ability as with 10svoltage of EN rating and its need to support 30 seconds to7.2V gives a good view of high rate capacity capability of thebattery.

DIN (German Industrial Standard at -18°C) Again as with SAE the test is carried out at -18°C. The fullycharged battery is discharged to 6V with the rated test current.

The voltage must be at least 9.0V after 30 seconds and thetime to achieve 6V must be at least 150 seconds. Although subject to battery design an approximation of DIN toSAE CCA relationship is:-

DIN = (SAE – 40) x 0.66Since the introduction of modern fuel injected vehicles and theneed for fast starting, the DIN standard has lost favouramongst automotive vehicle manufacturers. However, it doesgive a clear relationship with the amount of materials usedwithin the battery, but not startability.

IEC (International Electrotechnical

Commission) Again as the SAE and DIN tests also tested at -18°C. Thevoltage after discharging for 60 seconds with the specified testcurrent must be at least 8.4V. Typically:-

IEC = DIN/0.85 This test requirement has fallen out of usage within Europeanmarket over recent years.

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EN (European Standard EN50342.1 2006,previously EN 60095-1)

The test also is performed at -18°C. The EN requirement ishowever split into two levels EN1 and EN2.EN1 - The battery is required to meet a voltage of 7.5V after10 seconds and after 10 seconds rest, the battery is further

discharged @ 0.6 x original current and is required to complete73s in the second stage giving a total combined dischargeperiod of 90 seconds (assume initial period equates to(10s/0.6) 16.7 seconds.EN2 As EN1 except that the second discharge period to 6.0V should achieve 133 seconds giving a total time of 150seconds. The discharge currents relationship to meet bothdesigns is very much subject to battery design and can varyfrom manufacturer to manufacturers and design to design,however as an overview of our benchmarking work at Yuasa of competitor batteries the relationship between EN1 and EN2 is:-EN2 = 0.85% to 0.92% EN1

Due to this relationship, we usually display SAE as our standard

to minimise confusion.

JIS (JIS Industrial standard) The Japanese Industrial Standard test is carried out at -15°C. The automotive batteries are usually tested at either 150A or300A with different 10s /30s voltage and durability requirementto 6V. For European applications we believe this does not giveas clear a view to the customer of battery startability and israrely shown and used within the European aftermarket.

Marine Cranking (MCA) This Marine cranking test is based on SAE CCA requirementbut carried out at the higher temperature of 0°C, usuallyindicated on batteries as CA (cranking Amps) or MCA (Marinecranking Amps) rather than CCA (cold cranking amps). Thecranking current (CA/MCA) is typically 25% higher than thecorresponding SAE CCA marked battery. It is advised that thisshould be checked with respect to any Marine related crankingcurrent enquires.

The number of automotive battery standards in the worldmarket’s are numerous, Yuasa currently use the SAE CCA standard as a norm to hopefully give a clear balancedrepresentation of battery cranking performance betweenstartability and starting endurance.

Reserve Capacity (Minutes) The Reserve Capacity is the amount of time in minutes that abattery at 25°C can deliver a current of 25 Amps until thevoltage drops to 10.50V (5.25V for a 6 volt battery).

25 Amps represents a typical electrical load on a car undernormal running conditions, so the Reserve Capacity gives anindication of the time that a vehicle with a normal electrical loadwill run with a broken alternator or fan-belt. This is a good,practical test.

Obviously, the more electrical accessories you turn off, thefurther you can drive the car.

Aside - Reserve Capacity was originally used to give anindication of the capacity of the battery if the then chargingsystem (dynamo) failed and the duration of driving time left aftercharging warning light first appeared. With the greaterdependability of modern vehicle charging systems the directusefulness of reserve capacity to the automotive user hasdropped, but does show the relative drop off in batteryperformance as the discharge current is increased.

Ampere-Hour Capacity at20 Hour Rate (Ah)

The Ampere-Hour Capacity measures the total amount of electricity stored in a battery.

An Ampere-Hour represents the amount of electricity when acurrent of 1 Ampere passes for 1 hour.

The Ampere-Hour Capacity varies with the rate at which thebattery is discharged; the slower the discharge, the greater theamount of electricity that the battery will deliver.

The Ampere-Hour Capacity is the amount of electricity that abattery will deliver during 20 hours before the voltage falls to10.50V. For example, a 60Ah battery will deliver a current of 3A for 20 hours.

Recommended Charge Rate (Amps) This is the recommended current for charging batteries with aconstant-current charger.

For more details, see Section G of ‘Information about Batteries’in this Catalogue.

Dimensions – Length (mm) This is the dimension over the longest part of the battery,including the hold-down if fitted.

Dimensions – Width (mm) This is the dimension over the widest part of the battery,including the hold-down if fitted.

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Dimensions – Height (mm) This is the overall height of the battery to the tops of theterminals if these are proud of the lid.

Weight with Acid (kg) This is the average weight of the battery as supplied.

Cell LayoutSee the diagram on page 7 showing cell layouts and polarity.

Terminal The diagram on page 8 shows the types of terminal fitted toeach type of battery.

Container Features The diagram on page 7 shows information about containerhold-downs and other features.

Handles A * in this column shows that the battery is fitted with carryinghandles.

End-Venting There are now several batteries in the range that have end-venting, rather than the normal venting through the individualvent-plugs.

A * in this column shows that the battery is fitted with end-venting at the negative end.

The battery is fitted with a gassing outlet according toEN60095-2 to allow repote venting of the battery.

State of Charge Indicator A clever floating ball and prism device fitted to one cell of thebattery to give a quick visual guide to battery state of chargeand electrolyte level within the battery. If concerns noted, it

should be used as advice to seeking further engineeringsupport.

Japanese True-Fit A * in this column shows that the battery has the samedimensions, features and performance-level as an originalJapanese battery.

Lid features An indication of lid design feature which may be specific tovehicle fitment:-

• Block – T shaped lid feature to give recessed area forterminals, and for European type sufficient area for topclamping according to EN60095-2.

• Flat – Flat lid feature with no raised plugs which couldinterfere with manufacturers top clamp frame.• Raised plugs – Raised vent plug design sitting above the

top face of the lid.

Semi-Traction Features A * in this column shows that the battery has semi-tractionfeatures. These make the battery suitable for applications inwhich there is some cycling (eg vehicles with tail-lifts).

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C - Electrical Energy

The Hazard Accidental short circuit of battery terminals by a conductiveobject, such as a metal tool or item of jewellery etc. maygenerate sufficient heat to cause severe burns, create arcing or

cause any metal to melt and splash.Severe electrical shocks may be received from faulty mainselectrical charging equipment and during the recharge of highvoltage battery systems or the recharge of a number of batteries connected in series i.e. 5 or more 12V batteries inseries = 60V nominal.

Precautions Always remove metal objects from hands, wrists & neck e.g.rings, bracelets, watches & necklaces.

Always, when working on vehicle electrical systems,disconnect the battery, but before disconnection :-

• Switch off all electrical loads

• Refer to vehicle manufacturer’s handbook • Make the first disconnection and the last

reconnection the earth point as far from the batteryas possible

Always take great care to avoid shorting the live terminal toearth.

Never place tools or metal objects near to or on top of a battery.

Accident or Emergency Actionand Treatment

Burns –

Apply a dry sterile dressing and seek medical treatment.

Electric shock Approach person with care. If the individual is clear of theconductor then, with caution, switch off equipment or break the current. If the individual is still attached to the conductor donot touch with bare hands. If possible use a suitable insulatingmaterial e.g. wood, rubber, plastic or rolled paper, to detach theconductor from the victim. If necessary, summon assistancethen give artificial respiration until it arrives.

D - Emission of Gases

The HazardHydrogen gas emitted during charging is explosive atconcentration levels above 4%. Hydrogen & oxygen gases areboth evolved during battery recharging. These gases may alsobe emitted at other times, for example, if the battery is movedor shaken.

Precautions• Always charge in a well ventilated area• Always ensure the charging leads are correctly fitted

before switching on the mains

• Always ensure the mains is switched off beforedisconnecting the charging leads

• Always use eye protection and protective clothing• Always wait at least 5 minutes after ceasing recharge

before disconnection• Always take care to ensure that cables and

connections are handled in a way that avoidsaccidental sparking

Never smoke near a battery

Never allow naked flames near a battery

Never create sparks near a battery


Seek medical advice as appropriate to injury.

In an explosion acid will have been sprayed and ejected andplastic & metal parts may have caused severe lacerations.

E - Jump Starting

The HazardUse of an incorrect procedure when “jump starting” a vehiclecould result in a battery explosion, fire and burns to theindividual as well as damage to the vehicle electrical system.

Precautions Always follow the correct procedure as defined in the vehiclemanufacturers handbook.

In the absence of this information, for a negatively earthedvehicle :-1. Make sure the vehicles are not touching and that the

ignition in both vehicles is turned off. Ensure both vehiclesare in neutral or “park”.

2. Connect the positive (red) cable from positive terminal onone vehicle battery to positive terminal on the other vehiclebattery.

3. Connect the negative (black) cable to the negative terminalof the vehicle with the “flat” battery – keeping clear from fuellines and brake pipes.

4. Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of thecurrent supplying vehicle, or to an earthed point on thevehicle away from the battery e.g. engine casing.

5. Ensure all connections are tight and away from moving orrotating components.

6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the “good” battery andallow to run for one minute.

7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the “flat” battery andallow to run for at least one minute.

8. Stop the engine of the vehicle with the “good” battery.

9. Remove the cables in the opposite order keeping them wellaway from any moving or rotating components on thevehicle.

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Seek medical advice as appropriate to the injury.

F - WeightThe HazardBatteries are awkward and heavy to handle resulting inpossible strains to the human body as well as potential fordropping the battery, with resultant acid spillage, injury etc.

Precautions Always use correct lifting procedures to minimise strain to thehuman body.

Always use lifting handle or lifting ledges if available on thebattery.


Seek medical advice as appropriate to the injury. Rememberthat acid may have been spilled.

G - Repairing of Damaged Batteries

No attempt should ever be made to renovate or repair adamaged battery.

This work involves all of the hazards detailed in sections A to Fabove and should only be carried out by suitably trainedpersonnel with appropriate facilities and in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.

H - Disposal of Batteries & AssociatedWaste

All spent batteries and waste arising from spillages and firesmust be disposed of in conformance with the EnvironmentalProtection Act, the Special Waste Regulations 1996 and theEnvironmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.

G & P BATTERIES offer a complete battery disposal service.

For further information please contact G & P BATTERIESdirectly at the address below :-

Crescent Works Industrial Park Willenhall, Road, Darlaston, WednesburyWS10 8JR

Tel: 0121 568 3200 Fax: 0121 568 3201Email: [email protected] www.g-pbatt.co.uk

I - Fire

Since batteries contain combustible materials, the local Fire Authority should be consulted where a quantity of batteries arestored together.

J - Safety Data Sheet

More detailed Health & Safety information is availableMATERIAL SAFETY DATA – Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid, onpage 197-198.




Date Coding of batteries for stock rotation purposes

A - Storage1 Always rotate your stock. Practice FIFO (First In, First Out).

Batteries slowly lose their charge, and good stock-rotationstops batteries going flat in storage and makes sure thatthe customer buys a good battery.

On the back of the battery. There is a label showing theexpected period before the battery will require recharging. This makes it easy to identify the oldest and newestbatteries in stock. Please use the recharge date to ensurethat the oldest batteries leave your stock first. Rechargedate is only an indication of recharge period as self discharge is subject to storage conditions.

2 Store batteries in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

3 Protect batteries from excessive heat. (Heat causesbatteries to lose charge more quickly, and excessive heatcan damage batteries).

4 Store batteries in an upright position. (To stop them fallingover or leaking).

5 Do not stack batteries on top of other batteries. (To avoidscratching, and tearing labels. To avoid damaging terminalsthat stand proud of the lid).

6 Store shrink-wrapped batteries up to 3 high. (Any higherand there is a risk of them falling over and injuring people).

7 Do not remove any seals from dry-charged batteries untilyou are ready to commission the battery by filling it withacid. (The seal preserves the charge in the battery. If it isbroken, air will enter and cause the battery to lose charge).

8 Store batteries on racks or on pallets, not on the floor.(Small stones or sharp points on a concrete floor candamage the base of the battery and cause leakage).

9 Make sure handles are left in the flat (down) position.Upright handles are more likely to be damaged.

B Maintenance of Stock handling andrecharging of batteries

WET Charged Batteries1. Batteries should be installed ideally within 15 months after

manufacture. The voltage should be (worse case higher

than 12.25V) ideally higher than 12.4V at the time of installation.

2. Batteries require recharging when the voltage has droppedbelow 12.4V due to extended warehouse storage. All safetyprecautions should be undertaken prior to rechargingbatteries.See charging instruction section in catalogue for furtherdetails.If a battery has been recharged, the recharge date on theback label should be updated by 6 months after secondrecharge date by physically notching the label. (Note amaximum of two recharges are allowed prior to sale, andproduct should not be sold a maximum of 9 months after

the expiry of first recommended recharge date).2.1 A voltage check should be carried out as a matter of

course, both to identify older stock and highlight batteriesrequiring recharge.

2.2 Use a digital voltmeter/multimeter with a minimum of 2figure resolution (eg 12.76V).

2.3 Scrap any batteries below 11.0V (these batteries will havedeveloped sulphation that cannot be completed reversedby charging and so will not give the expected performanceand life to the customer.

2.4 Note Digital Conductance testers (such as Midtronicsand/or Bosch BAT121) are:-

NOT designed for the testing of new batteries.Digital battery testers are not designed to check the

fully developed cold cranking performance of anew battery.

They are designed purely for the testing andevaluation of faulty or used batteries.

Any CCA/state of health reading from the test on anew battery CANNOT be a reliable guide as to

specification of the battery.See comments on Digital Conductance testers.

DRY Charged Batteries: Maintenance of Stock Sales of dry charged batteries within our range is very limited,usually for specialist markets and hence not listed in thiscatalogue.

1. If you keep the batteries cool and dry, and do not removethe seal, dry-charged batteries do not need any otherattention.

2. The maximum storage time of dry-charged batteries beforethey are commissioned by filling with acid is 24 months.

3. If the seal is damaged, the batteries should be wetted upimmediately and the product then treated as WET CHARGED batteries.

All You Need To Know About Batteries

Before handling, charging or installingbatteries, please understand and comply with the precautions given in ‘Health andSafety Information’ in this Catalogue.




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C : DRY Charge Batteries : Commissioning1. Only commission a dry-charged battery when it is needed

for a customer.

2. If fitted, remove and discard any sealing plugs, tape or foil.

3. If fitted, remove and keep normal vent-plugs and terminalcovers (usually red and black).

4. For filling, use battery-grade dilute sulphuric acid of specificgravity 1.270 – 1.280 at 25°C conforming to BS3031 orbetter. (Note: contaminated acid with impurities canseriously damage the life of the battery, in some casesreducing this to a few days. Do not use acid from oldbatteries).

5. The temperature of the acid and the battery should both beat room-temperature in the range 15 - 30°C.

6. Fill each cell with acid to a level of 3 – 6mm above the topsof the separators. Fill each cell one after the other andcomplete the filling in one operation.

7. Leave the battery for 20 – 30 minutes and then measure theopen-circuit voltage. If it is below 12.50V, charge thebattery. (See Section G). If it is above 12.50V, adjust theacid-levels to the correct operating levels with dilutesulphuric acid of specific gravity 1.270 – 1.280.See Section D.

8. Fit the normal vent-plugs and terminal covers.

9. Wash the battery with hot water and dry it.

10. Note that performance checks on newly-commissioneddry-charged batteries with modern electronic digital testersusing conductance technology are not recommended.Examples are testers supplied by Midtronics or Bosch. Theresults can be misleading until the battery has undergone

some service use.

D - Electrolyte-Levels (Acid-Levels)in Service

Notes: Please read before adjusting acid-levels.• Do not top up to the maximum levels a battery that needs

charging. (Levels rise on charging). However, if the levelsare below the tops of the separators, top up with distilled ordeionised water until the separators are just covered.

• Adjust levels to the maximum levels only after the batteryhas stood for at least an hour after charging.

• Never overfill a battery. (The acid may come out of the vent-plugs when the battery is being charged).

• Use only distilled or deionised water for topping up.(Sulphuric acid should never be used except for the initialfilling of a battery). Do not use bottled Mineral water(impurities within the water will increase water loss andbattery self discharge).

1. When the battery is in service, the electrolyte levels shouldbe checked and adjusted to the levels given below.

2. If the battery has a maximum level line on the side of thecontainer, fill to this maximum level.

3. If there is no maximum line, but there are filling tubesprojecting from the bottom of the lid, fill to the bottom of thetubes.

4. If there is not a maximum line nor filling tubes inpolypropylene batteries, fill to 7mm (0.25 inches) below thebottom edge of the lid-skirt.

5. If there are no filling tubes in hard-rubber batteries, fill to15mm (0.5 inches) above the tops of the separators.

E - Selecting the Correct Battery for the Application

Car and Commercial Vehicle (CV) Batteries1. Select the specified battery from the Application Section of

this Catalogue.

2. On 24 Volt systems, or when 2 off 12 Volt batteries arefitted in parallel, both batteries should be replaced at the

same time. Failure to do this will result in a greatly reducedbattery life for the new battery that has been fitted.

When batteries are joined in series, the negative terminal of one battery is connected to the positive terminal of theother, giving a total voltage of 24 Volts. The Ampere-hourcapacity of the system is the same as that of the individualbatteries.

When batteries are joined in parallel, the positive terminalsof the 2 batteries are connected together, and the negativeterminals of the 2 batteries are also connected together.

The voltage of the system remains unchanged at 12 Volts,but the Ampere-hour capacity of the system is double thatof the individual batteries.

Specialist Cargo SHD Commercial vehicle Batteries This specialist range has been introduced for more severeapplication eg632SHD Developed with target market of heavy urban

PSV usage625SHD Developed where cyclic durability is of greatest

importance - Out of town PSV usageFurther details of specialist SHD range available on web sitewww.yuasa-battery.co.uk

LeisureLine Batteries

1. Use the battery with the performance and sizerecommended by the equipment supplier.

2. We recommend that a leisure battery in a medium cyclicapplication should be sized so that it is not normallydischarged to more than 50 per cent state-of-charge. Thiswill ensure that the battery gives a good life. The life of abattery regularly discharged by 50 percent is about 5 timesthat of a battery regularly discharged to 100 per cent. Forexample, a load of 3A for 10 hours will discharge a batteryby 30Ah. If this represents 50 per cent state-of-charge, wewould recommend a 60Ah battery.




MarineLine Batteries1. The MarineLine battery range has been designed with

greater cyclic durability than the Leisureline range andprincipally designed for Hotel load usages on boats.

F - Removing Batteries and InstallingBatteries on Vehicles

Removing Batteries1. It is good practice to tell the customer that, while you will do

your best to keep the memory settings, it is possible thesemight be lost.

2. Make sure the hand-brake is on, and that the car is inneutral or park. Switch off all electrical loads and removethe ignition key from the car. Note: On some cars, the doorswill lock when the battery is disconnected so this is why thekey should be removed from the car. Also switch off anynon-factory-fitted alarms.

3. Check that the cigar lighter is still working. If not, turn theignition key to the auxiliary position. Install a ComputerMemory Saver (CMS).

4. Disconnect the earth-connector first. (This is normally thenegative on modern vehicles). This can result in the loss of memory settings; please refer to the vehicle handbook.

5. Disconnect the live-connector second. If a CMS is used, theconnector will still remain live after it has been disconnected.

To prevent the connector shorting against the car, place aninsulator such as a rubber glove over the connector.

6. Remove the hold-down clamps.

Preparation of a Battery for Fitting1. Check that the battery has the correct polarity for the

vehicle.

2. Check that the battery has the correct height for the vehicle.(If a battery is too high, it can short out on the bonnet or thebottom of a seat, or it can damage the bonnet).

3. It is good practice to place the old and new battery side byside to compare polarities, hold-downs and performance-levels. Some batteries have hold-downs at both the sidesand ends. Only the ones used for securing the battery onthe vehicle need to be checked.

4. Check that the battery is clean and dry.5. Check that the vent-plugs or manifolds are firmly in position.

6. Check that the battery has a voltage above 12.40V. If not,charge the battery or use another that has a voltage above12.40V.

7. Ensure the 2 terminal caps are still fitted at this stage.

Preparation of the Vehicle1. Clear away any items on the battery-tray which might

damage the battery. (Placing a heavy battery on a piece of sharp grit can puncture the bottom of the battery).

2. Check that the connectors, the hold-down clamps and thetray are clean and corrosion-free. (If there is any corrosion,hot water will instantly remove this). If there is severecorrosion which might affect the stability of the battery orhas affected other parts of the engine compartment, havethe vehicle checked by an authorised distributor.

3. Check that the alternator drive-belt tension is correct. Referto the vehicle handbook or service manual.

4. It is recommended that the electrical system, andparticularly the charging system, of the vehicle be checkedto make sure it is operating correctly. Refer to the vehiclehandbook or service manual.

Installing the Battery1. Fit and tighten the hold-down clamps. These should be

tight enough to secure the battery and not allow it to move.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

2. Connect the live-connector first to the correct battery-

terminal (normally the positive) after removing the terminalcap. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

3. Connect the earth-connector to the other terminal afterremoving the terminal cap. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

4. Place the 2 terminal caps on the old battery that has beenremoved from the vehicle to avoid the possibility of short-circuits.

5. Replace onto the new battery any components that havebeen taken from the old battery such as exhaust tubes,vent-elbows, terminal covers, removable hold-down strips(widgets) etc.

6. The use of petroleum-jelly (Vaseline) is not necessary onmodern polypropylene batteries, but there is nodisadvantage in using it. Smear lightly on the terminals. It isstill recommended for hard-rubber batteries. Do not usegrease.

7. Remove the CMS.

8. Start the engine

9. For non-automotive applications, install the battery in linewith the equipment-supplier’s recommendation.

G - Charging Off-Vehicle

Note: Please read before charging batteries• Do NOT charge a battery if its temperature is below 3°C as

the electrolyte may have frozen.

• Charging the battery on the vehicle is not recommended.

• Refer to Section F for information about removing thebattery from the vehicle.

• ‘Sealed and AGM’ vehicle batteries should be charged onlyon constant potential chargers or ‘smart’ chargers. Do notcharge on constant current chargers or boost chargers.

‘Sealed’ vehicle batteries do not allow any access to theelectrolyte, and so cannot be topped up. There are no





I - Maintenance in ServiceGeneral1. Always refer to the information contained in the handbook

or brochure supplied with the vehicle or equipment.

Definition of Maintenance-Free1. Our starter batteries for cars and commercial vehicles

conform to the relevant sections of BS EN 50342-1: 2006for maintenance-free characteristics.

This means that in normal vehicle applications in temperateclimate operation, it is not necessary to add water.

2. Our batteries are designed to be topped up with water if water should be lost owing to, for example, a chargingsystem fault, prolonged operation in hot climates,excessive off-vehicle charging etc.

3. Note. The term maintenance-free applies only when thebattery is used in an approved automotive or commercial

vehicle application.

Definition of Low Maintenance1. Low maintenance batteries in normal vehicle applications in

temperate climate operation need water-addition only atyearly intervals.

2. Our batteries are designed to be topped up with water if water should be lost owing to, for example, a chargingsystem fault, prolonged operation in hot climates,excessive off-vehicle charging etc.

3. Note. The term low maintenance applies only when thebattery is used in an approved commercial vehicle

application.

Battery Maintenance in Automotive Applications1. Carry out the checks below at the recommended vehicle

service intervals.

2. Check the electrolyte-level and top up with water if necessary. See Section D for details about how to do this.(As explained above, it should not be necessary to addwater unless the battery has encountered exceptionalconditions).

3. Check that the battery is clean and dry and that the ventsare not obstructed.

4. Check that the terminal-connectors and the hold-downclamps are securely-connected and corrosion-free.

5. If the battery is on a vehicle that is not to be used for anextended period (more than 1 month), disconnect it fromthe vehicle. Refer to Section F for information aboutremoving the battery from the vehicle. Modern cars haveelectrical accessories that slowly discharge the batteryeven when the ignition key has been removed.

Some accessories such as alarms, trackers, and phonescan cause a battery to become discharged in a few weeks.

6. Fully charge the battery before storage and give it arefreshing charge every 3 months. See Section G.

Battery Maintenance in Non-Automotive Tractionand Deep Discharge Applications1. Typical applications are lawnmowers, electric wheelchairs,

caravans etc. The Leisure Battery range is recommendedfor these applications; standard vehicle batteries are notsuitable.

2. Ensure that the battery is always kept in as high a state-of-charge as possible. Always recharge immediately after use.

3. Check the electrolyte-levels on a regular basis dependentupon use. Charging batteries regularly on a non-vehiclecharging system may result in a higher rate of water-loss.


5. If the battery is not to be used for an extended period (morethan 1 month), fully charge it before storage, and give it arefreshing charge every 3 months. See Section G.

Battery Maintenance in Non-Automotive Float Applications1. Typical applications are motor-generators, stand-by

applications etc. The Leisure Battery range isrecommended for these applications; standard vehiclebatteries are not suitable.

2. Batteries used in these applications should be changedevery 2 years or more frequently. (Continuous charging,even from a well-controlled charging system, will result ininternal degradation of the battery. This could result in thebattery not giving its predicted output when required eventhough the battery appears to be fully-charged).

3. Ensure that the battery is always kept in as high a state-of-charge as possible without causing excessive overcharge.

Always recharge immediately after use.

4. Check the electrolyte-level on a regular basis dependentupon use, but not less frequently than monthly. Chargingbatteries continuously on a non-vehicle charging systemmay result in a higher rate of water-loss.


6. If the battery is not to be used for an extended period (morethan 1 month), fully charge it before storage, and give it arefreshing charge every 3 months. See Section G.

7. Best practice is to define a regular maintenance-routine,and to record the results.

This should include such variables as the amount of wateradded to each cell, specific gravities in each cell, batteryvoltage etc.

Use of Battery Additives1. We do not recommend the use of battery additives.

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Yuasa Automotive AGM• Improved active mass efficiency, through better

absorption of the acid• Increased lifespan due to minimal active material

shedding due to battery design• Higher cold start values

• Totally Maintenance Free – zero waterconsumption

• Spill proof/leak proof• Designed to meet latest OEM vehicle demands• Compatible with sensitive electronic equipment• AGM technology now factory fitted to numerous

luxury cars and “Stop – Start” vehicle whereincreased AGM battery features are required

Yuasa’s world leading motorcycle and industrial AGM(absorbent glass mat) technology comes to the automotivemarket. The Yuasa automotive AGM battery has beenengineered to meet the growing extreme power demands of recently introduced vehicles now starting to enter the

European aftermarket. Yuasa’s automotive AGM experiencecomes from vehicles such as the Mazda MX5 and the famous Toyota Prius and has now been launched for European vehiclebattery designs.

The new Yuasa AGM European 096 and 019 sized batteriesprovide reliable starting whilst coping with the extreme powerneeds of the modern vehicle. Laboratory evaluation is boasting4-5 times the cyclic durability of standard conventional floodedproduct and typically 16% higher starting power, even at lowertemperatures. Increased reaction surface area ensuresincreased energy densities for faster engine rotation duringstarting and therefore maximising fuel efficiency.

The AGM batteries utilises the same absorbent glass mat

technology as used in Yuasa Motorcycle and Industrialbatteries which have been on the market for over 44 years(1965). This absorbent glass mat absorbs the battery’s acid,enabling a more efficient use of the cell’s volume without theneed for electrolyte reservoirs, as needed with conventionalflooded batteries. The absorbent glass mat gives a number of key benefits to the design of the lead acid battery;-

Within normal operating conditions, the use of the individualcell valve design and glass mat plate separation ensuresgas recombination occurs and ensures that no water islost therefore negating the need for electrolyte reservoirsand freeing the user from maintenance.

• One way venting system providing partial pressure ineach cell ensuring 100% leak proof and safe handling.

• The acid absorption of the glass mat means that thebattery packs can be operated under higher pressuresthan conventional flooded batteries this has benefitsincluding significantly prolonging battery cycle durabilityby minimising paste shedding.

• The increased pack pressures of the AGM batteryincrease the batteries resistance to vibration.

• More reaction surface area ensuring higher startingcapacity within the same footprint as conventionalflooded batteries.

AGM Explained

Frequently Asked questions

Q. What are the differences between flooded and AGMLead Acid batteries?

A. See above, AGM batteries are built using a glass matseparator which enable all the electrolyte required by the

battery to be stored within the glass mat, also allowing anygasses given off during charging to be recombined intowater meaning that the batteries are totally maintenancefree. The design benefits of the glass mat overconventional flooded batteries enable the battery pack tooperate under higher pressure without the fear of insufficient electrolyte between the plates, leading to thestep change in durability offered by AGM batteries overflooded. The quality of the glass mat is a critical item inensuring the optimum life of the battery versus itsapplication. This experience has been gained by Yuasafrom over 44 years experience in the field using thistechnology. The automotive application battery designsare balanced with greater high rate starting performance

and cycle life for the increased service/technologicalrequirements of modern vehicle designs.

Q. What are the differences between GEL and AGM(starved) batteries?

A. Both are recombinant batteries (i.e. under normaloperating conditions they recombine the gases given off during charging to form water) and both are classified assealed valve regulated.

The major difference is that in the AGM, the electrolyte isfully soaked into a special absorbed glass mat separatorwhich immobilises the acid, whereas in the GEL batteries

the acid is mixed with Silica to form a GEL alsoimmobilising the acid. The benefits of AGM over GEL arethat with the use of absorbed glass mat, the battery pack can be operated under a greater operating pressure soimproving cyclic durability. With GEL, similar pack pressurecan not be used so durability is usually provided byincreased paste density which is good for life but not asgood for high rate startability performance as required forautomotive applications.

Q. Why is charging voltage so critical to both GEL and AGM batteries?

A. Charge voltage is critical with these types of batteries asboth are recombinant batteries. This means that theoxygen that is normally produced on the positive plate in alllead acid batteries recombines with hydrogen given off bythe negative plate. The recombination of the hydrogen andoxygen produces water, which recycles back to the batteryacid, therefore the battery is maintenance free and doesnot need topping up.

The sealing vent used in the design ensures that a positiveinternal pressure is maintained to ensure therecombination of the gasses occur and not allow the cell todry out and fail.




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In addition, the valve must safely release any excesspressure that may be produced during overcharging (e.g.alternator rectifier fault), otherwise the cell would beirreversibly damaged. The excessive pressure that thevalve is releasing is both hydrogen and oxygen which cannot recombined within the battery so breaks the cycle, netresult is that battery would eventually dry out.

It must be noted that an AGM battery must never beopened once it leaves the factory, as sulphation couldoccur on the plates leading to an irreversible loss inperformance.

Gel batteries are more critical to correct charging asovercharge can lead to the gel being irreversibly damaged,

AGM are not subject to this failure mode and hence aremore suitable for automotive use.

Q. Can I store my AGM battery in my garage during thewinter or will it freeze?

A. As with flooded batteries, providing the batteries are keptin a charged state, batteries can be stored without anyfears of freezing.

Q. Can I store my AGM battery on the garage floor? A. Many people have the impression that when batteries sit

on concrete the energy “leaks out”, the truth is that you canlet any modern battery sit on concrete without fear of harmor accelerated self discharge.

This myth stems from the days of the old wooden/glasscase batteries, where damp floors led to water soaking upinto outer wooden cases causing swelling of the wood. Infact with modern batteries in hard plastic cases, concreteis generally an excellent surface on which to store a battery.

The key issue is that the floor should not have any sharpobjects which may damage the battery casing; there areno electrochemical reasons.

Q. Do AGM batteries have a memory? A. No, this is only a function of Nickel Alkaine Battery system

such as Nickel cadmium.

Information regarding the use of SilverCalcium BatteriesFord introduced silver calcium batteries worldwide for theirvehicles in 1997 together with a smart charging system. Theytold their dealers that these batteries must be replaced onlywith other silver-calcium batteries as the life of normal leadantimony batteries would be drastically reduced if these wereused for replacement. This of course, implies that Yuasabatteries must not be used.

• Yuasa calcium and calcium/calcium batteries can beused on all Ford vehicles giving a life that is at least asgood as recommended Ford replacement batteries inthe UK market.

• Yuasa automotive batteries are equally suitable for Fordvehicles made before 1997 and in addition use theoriginal design of battery termination as originally fitted,without using terminal adapters.

• Calcium and Calcium/Calcium batteries are used by allmajor vehicle manufacturers as they are maintenance

free under normal operating conditions. In additionwithin the UK, no extremes of climatic temperature areexperienced and water loss is not an issue for any Yuasabattery. Yuasa has had many years of supplying thesebatteries to the aftermarket since the introduction of Ford silver calcium batteries back in 1997.

• Grids are still made of Lead. Typically less than 0.1% of calcium is needed to give strength (note calcium isadded to the grid alloy in both calcium and hybridbatteries). Some customers think that calcium batteriesare completely different to lead acid batteries, but they

just represent another generation of the lead acidbattery.

Ford gave the following reasons for using only silver calciumbatteries in their recent cars, but Yuasa automotive batterieswith their modern technology more than meet thespecification.

• Charge Voltage tolerance increased from 14.4V to 14.8V • Yuasa calcium and calcium/calcium offer the same

tolerance to this increase in charging voltagewithin the UK market

• Cold cranking power increased by approximately 10%• Yuasa batteries generally give better starting

performance than the batteries fitted by the vehiclemanufacturers

Average battery life has increased to about 6 yearsin the UK Market due to a combination of battery technologyand improved car electrical systems.

In summary, you can fit a Yuasa battery to any Ford car (i.e. recommended catalogue model fitment) with thecomplete assurance that it will give first time starting andtrouble free motoring.

This bulletin should help you to reply to customers who areconcerned about using a Yuasa battery to replace a Fordsilver-calcium battery.

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Automotive Block Exemption Regulation1400/2002/EC

The Automotive Block Exemption Regulation (BER)1400/2002/EC, which came into force on 1st October 2002, isthe new legislative framework for motor vehicle distributionand servicing agreements. Also containing importantprovisions for the automotive aftermarket, the new BER aimsto create more competition in the sales and servicing marketsas well as in the markets for the supply of replacement parts.

The European Commission thereby intends to preserve the

motorists’ right to have their vehicles serviced, maintained andrepaired at a workshop of their choice and at prices controlledby competition.Link http://www.figiefa.org/docs/BERBrochurefinalen.pdf

Subject: Block Exemption –Matching Quality DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICING OF MOTOR

VEHICLES IN THE EUROPEAN UNIONCOMMISSION REGULATION (EC) NO 1400/2002 of31 July 2002

Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd, certifies that our AutomotiveLead Acid SLI Batteries under the Yuasa Brands, fulfil the‘Matching Quality’ requirements applicable for the use of spareparts for the repair or maintenance of motor vehicles byauthorised repairers, as defined in art. 1 (1) (u) of the Block Exemption Regulation (EC) 1400/2002.

David ShieldGeneral Manager Engineering

Yuasa Batteries Europe Ltd

BERR Statement Material Safety DataIssue Level 3, Issue Date 19.02.2008

Product: Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid1. COMPANY: Yuasa Automotive Batteries (Europe) Limited

Unit 22Rassau Industrial EstateEbbw ValeBlaenau GwentNP23 5SD Telephone: 01495 354000

2. GENERAL COMPOSITION:

Lead, lead compounds and <35% sulphuric acid in apolypropylene or hard rubber case.

3. HAZARDS:

- Sulphuric acid is corrosive. It will cause burns and irritation toskin, eyes and respiratory tract.

- An explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen is given off during charging.

- Conductive objects in contact with live battery terminals canbecome hot enough to burn the skin. Sparks and moltenmetal may be ejected and could result in fire or explosion.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

INHALATION - Remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT - Immediately drench the affected area withclean water and remove anycontaminated clothing. If any soreness or irritation persistsseek medical advice.

EYE CONTACT - Immediately wash out the eyes with cleanwater for at least 10 minutes and always seek medicalattention.

INGESTION - Do NOT induce vomiting. Make the patientdrink as much water as possible and seek medical attention.

BURNS - Apply a sterile dressing and seek medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA - Dry powder, CO2, water spray.

SPECIAL HAZARDS - Burning batteries will produce toxicfume from the lead, acid and case material.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Self contained respiratoryequipment must be worn when dealing with fires.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:- Evacuate people from the affected area. Stop all smoking,

eliminate sources of ignition and wear full protective clothingand chemical grade eye protection before dealing with thesituation.

- Use sand dams to confine the spread of liquid and toprevent entry into drains not intended for corrosive liquids.Cover spillage liberally with soda ash or sodium bicarbonateuntil neutralised. Mop up cautiously using plenty of water.

See DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS for information ondisposal of residue from fire and spillages.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:- Do not wear nylon clothing, use insulated tools and remove




or cover rings and bracelets with insulating material whenworking on or handling batteries.

- Keep all sources of ignition away from batteries.

- NEVER short circuit the terminals to establish whether or nota battery is charged.

- Keep the electrolyte topped up to the correct level.

- Recharge batteries at the rate recommended by themanufacturer in a well ventilated area.

- Disconnect the battery before working on or near anyexposed part of the vehicle electrical system.

- Store batteries upright in single layers in a well ventilatedarea, never obstruct the cell vents.

- Batteries are heavy; correct lifting techniques should beemployed when lifting and handling.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:

When there is a risk from acid splashes wear chemical gogglesor a full face visor and acid proof protective clothing includinggloves and boots.

Exposure to sulphuric acid mist generated during chargingshould be controlled by good natural ventilation or by localexhaust ventilation down to the current OccupationalExposure Standard given in HSE Guidance Note EH40.

Contact with lead is restricted to the battery terminals unlessthe case is damaged. Always wash the hands withsoap and warm water after handling batteries.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

The lead and lead compounds are in the form of solids whichcan only be exposed if the battery case is damaged. Sulphuric

acid is a corrosive liquid which can escape through the cellvents if the battery is tipped over.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

Sulphuric acid will react violently with other acids, alkalis andoxidising agents. In some cases toxic fumes may be evolved.Chlorine gas is given off when sea water enters a lead-acidbattery, top up with pure fresh water only.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

SKIN CONTACT - Sulphuric acid causes severe burns andtissue destruction.

EYE CONTACT - Sulphuric acid causes severe burns andtissue destruction.

INGESTION - Sulphuric acid causes severe corrosion of themouth, throat and digestive tract.- Lead and lead compounds are harmful if ingested.

INHALATION - Sulphuric acid mist generated during chargingcan irritate the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.- Lead can only be inhaled if released from the batterycontainer and then reduced to a dry airborne dust. Promptdisposal of waste will prevent exposure by this route.See DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:Lead compounds and sulphuric acid will cause "harm" asdefined in S29(5) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:Damaged or spent batteries or residue from fires and spillagesshould be contained in closed acid proof receptacles, toprevent escape to the environment and disposed of as SpecialWaste.See REGULATORY INFORMATION.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:ROAD: UN Number UN2794

Proper shipping name BATTERIES, WET, FILLEDWITH ACID

ADR labelling Class 8 hazard label,Corrosive substances

Batteries packaged in accordance with SP598 of ADR 3.3 areexempt from ADR regulations and do not have to be labelledfor conveyance. Batteries not complying with these specialprovisions are NOT exempt and so do have to bear the correctlabelling. Batteries do not have to be individually marked if thepallet bears the appropriate mark (UN number) and hazardclass label.

SEA: UN Number UN2794IMDG Class 8 CorrosiveIMDG Page 8120Packing Group 3IMDG Label BATTERIES, WET, FILLED

WITH ACIDMFAG 700EmS 8-10

AIR : UN Number UN2794Proper Ship Name BATTERIES, WET, FILLED

WITH ACIDIATA Class 8IATA Packaging Group 3IATA Label RCM CORROSIVE CLASS 8

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

CHIP: No label required for supply.For conveyance see TRANSPORT INFORMATION.

COSHH: Sulphuric acid mist - for occupational Exposure Limitsee HSE Guidance Note EH40.

LEAD: The repair of most automotive batteries isimpracticable due to the materials and the type of constructionused. In cases where repairs are possible, (e.g. thereplacement of a traction battery cell), only competent personsshould be allowed to undertake the work and reference shouldbe made to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002.

WASTE: All spent batteries and waste arising from spillagesand fires must be disposed of in conformance with theEnvironmental Protection Act, the Special Waste Regulations1996 and the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care)Regulations 1991.

Material Safety Data continuedIssue Level 3, Issue Date 19.02.2008




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1. DEFINITIONSIn these Conditions of Sale all references to “the Seller” are to

Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd, all references to “the Buyer” are tothe Person, firm or company by whom t he order is given to theSeller and all reference to “goods” are to the goods which are thesubject of the Order.

2. ENTIRE AGREEMENTa) All contracts for the sale of goods by the Seller shall be

deemed to incorporate these Conditions which representthe complete agreement of the Seller and Buyer with regardto the goods except as otherwise specifically agreed inwriting by the Seller. These Conditions shall override any

Terms and Conditions stipulated, incorporated or referred toby the Buyer in any order correspondence, negotiations orany other way, unless otherwise agreed in writing under thehand of a Director of Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd

b) Catalogues, price lists, advertisements and other publishedinformation are only indications of the type of productsavailable and shall not form part of the contract of sale or anyother contract with the Buyer nor be considered a collateralwarranty or a representation inducing the same.

3. ACCEPTANCENo order whether oral or in writing is binding on the Seller untilaccepted in writing by the Seller unless the Sellers’ quotationspecifies that it is a bid in response to an invitation for bids inwhich event the order or award shall constitute acceptance of the bid in accordance with the bid termsb) Accepted orders are not subject to cancellation except upon

(i) the written approval of the Seller and(ii) the payment of a fair and equitable charge to the Sellerbased upon the actual cost incurred by the Seller inrespect of the order to the date cancellation is receivedand approved.

c) The Seller’s catalogues price lists and quotations do notconstitute offers made by t he Seller.

4. PRICES/ INVOICING The goods will be invoiced at the price agreed or in the absenceof agreement at the price specified in a valid quotation or theSeller’s current price list. The Seller reserves the right by noticegiven at any time before delivery of the goods to vary the price of the goods as a result of unforeseen escalation of the price of anyraw materials used in the manufacture of the goods. The Sellermay invoice the Buyer at the earlier of the following dates : thedate the goods are transported or the date t he goods are readyfor transport if they are held at the Seller’s premises or carrier byinstructions of the Buyer or for lack of transport instructions fromthe Buyer.

5. PAYMENT Time of payment of the purchase price shall be the essence of allcontracts for the sale of goods by t he Seller. Unless otherwiseagreed in writing all invoices on credit accounts are due forpayment by the last day of the mon th following the month inwhich the goods are invoiced. Should the Buyer be in default of payment on the due date, the Seller may suspend and/or cancelany outstanding orders in addition to charging the Seller aninterest charge of 2% per month on all ov erdue unpaid invoices.

6. RETENTION OF TITLE

The goods shall remain the property of the Seller as legal andequitable owner and no property in or title to the goods shallpass to the Buyer until th eir full price has been duly paid to theSeller. Failure to pay the purchase price as aforesaid when due,shall without prejudice to any other remedies the Seller mayhave, entitle the Seller to repossess the goods or so muchthereof as the Seller may determine from any premises wherethey may be or to which they may be attached. F or the purposeof repossessing the goods or any part thereof the Buyer herebygrants an irrevocable licence to the Seller, its employees oragents to enter upon such premises where the goods arestored, and the Buyer shall pay to the S eller the cost of removaland transport of the goods o r any part thereof.

7. DESCRIPTIONS DRAWINGSSPECIFICATIONS

Any descriptive and forwarding specifications, drawings andparticulars of weights and dimensions given to the Buyer, andthe descriptions and illustrations contained in the S eller’scatalogues, price lists and other advertising material areapproximate only and intended merely to present a generalguide of the goods described therein and none of t hese shallform part of the contract.

8. DESPATCH Time of despatch shall not be the essence of the contract unlessspecifically agreed in writing by th e Seller, in such event clause“Events Beyond the Control of t he Seller” shall continue to apply.

Any times and/or dates quoted for despatch shall be treated asestimates only and do not involve any contractual obligation.

9. DELIVERY/RISK Unless otherwise expressly provided in writing all sales are exworks Ebbw Vale, Wales, and delivery to the Buyer’s premises,carrier or agent shall constitute delivery thereof to the Buyer andthereafter such goods shall be at the Buyer’s risk. Any claim fordelivery discrepancy must be notified in writing to the Sellerwithin 48 hours of th e date of delivery on the proof of deliverycertificate. Claims for transit damage must be notified bytelephone or facsimile to the Seller within 24 hours of receipt of goods followed by written confirmation within 4 wor king days.

10. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE Any performance figures given by the Seller are based on testresults only. Unless specifically agreed in writing the S elleraccepts no liability if those figures are not attained by the Buyer.

The Seller accepts no responsibility for the capacity,performance or length of life of the goods and for the suitability

for the Buyer’s purpose. All decisions in respect to suitability of use or uses are the responsibility of the Buyer.

11. WARRANTY a) The Seller warrants the goods against defects in workmanship

and materials which become apparent within 12 months of thedate of invoice of the goods to the Buyer (hereinafter called thewarranty period).

b) The Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing orat its option supplying on an exchange basis replacements forany defective goods or part or parts thereof and making goo dany defect or defects in the goods which may develop undernormal and proper use within the warranty period or subject tothe prior express written permission of the Seller paying for th ecost of repair of any such defect or defects carried out by th irdparties.

c) In the event of the Buyer becoming aware of a defect in goodsduring the warranty period the Buyer sh all promptly supply theSeller with particulars of such defect, use its best endeavours toprovide all information and particulars necessary to enable theSeller or its agents to verify the not ified particulars and toascertain the nature and cause of the defect claimed and shallafford the Seller and/or its agents full and proper access andfacilities therefore and for making good the defect.

d) The above warranty shall not apply to any defect in the goodswhere such defect is caused in whole or in part by

i) The installation, storage, use, maintenance or repair of the goods in a manner reasonably considered by theSeller to be improperii) The Buyer and or any user o f the goods or of productsincorporating the goods and/or any t hird party called in bythe Buyer and/or such user as aforesaid changing oradding to the goods without the express permission inwriting of the Seller

e) The Seller shall be under no liability whatsoever for any loss ordamage which results from or is caused by erroneousinformation or lack of information supplied by the Buyer as to

the Buyer’s requirements in relation to the specification o ruse of the goods.f) The Seller shall be under no liability whatsoever to repair,

replace or make good any loss which results from defects ordepreciation caused by damage in transit in circumstancesoutside the Seller’s control, wear and tear, accidents,neglect, misuse, dampness, abnormal temperature or otherconditions or circumstances beyond the Seller’s control asstipulated in clause “Events Beyond The Control of theSeller”.

g) When any defective goods are replaced upon an exchangebasis or defective goods are repaired the provisions of thiswarranty clause shall apply to the replacement or repairedgoods for the unexpired balance of the warranty period orthe period of six months from the date of replacement orrepair whichever is the longer.

h) The above warranty provisions do not apply to any goodswhere it is impracticable or unsafe for the Seller to complywith the same.

i) All liability under the warranty provisions ceases at theexpiration of the warranty period.

EXCLUSIONS(a) Subject as provided in these Conditions of Sale and except

where goods are sold to a person dealing as a consumer

(within the meaning of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977)the Buyer shall be entitled to the benefit of the warranty onCondition 11 which is given in lieu of and replaces, excludesand extinguishes all and every condition or warrantywhatsoever whether express or implied by statute, commonlaw, trade usage, custom or otherwise to the fullest extentpermitted by law.

(b) Where goods are sold under a consumer transaction (asdefined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions onStatements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Buyer arenot affected by these Conditions.

13. EXTENT OF LIABILITY Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by theSeller’s negligence, or liability for defective products under theConsumer Protection Act 1987, the Seller shall not be liable tothe Buyer by reason of any representation (unless fraudulent), orany implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty atcommon law, or under the express terms of these Conditions,for loss of profit or for any indirect, special or consequential lossor damage, costs, expenses or other claims for compensationwhatsoever (whether caused by the negligence of the Seller, itsemployees or agents or otherwise) which arise out of or inconnection with the supply of goods (including any delay insupplying or any failure to supply goods in accordance withcontract or all at all) or their use or resale by th e Buyer, and theentire liability of the Seller under or in connection with anycontract shall not exceed the price of the goods, except asexpressly provided in these Terms.

14.INDEMNITY The Buyer agrees to indemnify the Seller against any loss,damage, cost claims or expenses incurred by the Seller inrespect of any liability established against the Seller by a thirdparty arising out of or in conn ection with the contract of saleand/or any goods.

15. CHANGE IN BUYERS FINANCIALCIRCUMSTANCESIf the Buyer makes any composition or arrangements withcreditors, or being a company goes into liquidation whethervoluntary or compulsory or being an individual or firm if he or anypartner commits any act of bankruptcy or if a receiver isappointed in respect of any assets of the Buyer or if the Buyerfails duly to pay for any goods of t he Seller or if the Sellerconsiders in its absolute discretion that the financialcircumstances of the Buyer do not justify any payment or creditterms or arrangement previously agreed the Seller may at its

option either require payment in cash before despatch of goodsremaining to be delivered or may cancel further deliveries orwork without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of theSeller and the Buyer shall remain liable for completed andpartially completed deliveries and work to the same extent asrequired under 3(b) of these Conditions in the event of cancellation.

16. HEALTH AND SAFETY a) The Buyer agrees only to use the go ods for uses specified in

the Seller’s current sales literature or for other uses which theSeller has specifically notified in writing to the Buyer as being

in the Seller’s opinion free from risk to health and safety.b) The Buyer agrees to pay due regard to any information o radvice relating to the use of goods which the Seller may atany time furnish to it and agrees that before the goods areused it will if requested by the Seller furnish the Seller with awritten undertaking to take any steps which t he Seller mayspecify with a view to ensuring that the goods will be safeand without risk to health when u sed.

c) Any written undertaking given pursuant to paragraph (b)above shall be deemed to have effect as if it formed part of the contract of sale of goods.

17. EVENTS BEYOND THE CONTROL OFTHE SELLERa) The Seller does not accept any liability incurred under the

contract of sale of the goods wherever and to th e extent towhich the fulfilment of the Seller’s obligation is preventedfrustrated impeded and/or delayed as a consequence of any“force majeure” and/or any occurrence whatever beyond thecontrol of the Seller such to include without prejudice to thegenerality of the foregoing:

i) acts of God, fires, floods or other casualties;ii) wars, riots, civic commotion, embargoes, governmentalregulations or inability to obtain necessary materials fromthe Seller’s usual sources of supply;

iii) shortage of transport facilities or delays in transit;iv) existing or future strikes or other labour troublesaffecting the performance hereof whether involving theSeller’s employees or employees of others and regardlessof the responsibility or fault on the part of the employers;v) failure in whole or in part of power supplies.

b) The Seller undertakes however to make every reasonableendeavour within its power to overcome difficulties arising inconnection therewith but reserves the right to cancelsuspend or vary its obligations under th e contract of sale andin the event of shortages of such goods or of availableresources for their production storage or delivery arising fromany of the events or circumstances referred to in paragraph(a) of this Clause the Seller reserves the right to allocate as itmay think fit its available goods and resources betweencustomers with whom it has contractual obligations inrespect thereof and shall not be obliged to purchase goodsfrom third parties to make good such shortages.

18. DELIVERY BY INSTALMENTSEach delivery or part delivery of any order shall be deemed to besold under separate contract. Neither failure on the Seller’s partto make any delivery or part delivery in accordance with theseConditions of Sale, nor any claim by the Bu yer in respect of suchdelivery or part delivery shall entitle the Buyer to reject the

balance of the order.

19. QUANTITIESOn all orders the Seller shall have the right to deliver and invoicefor a quantity of goods greater or less t han the exact quantity toconform to carton quantities.

20. ASSIGNMENT The Buyer shall not assign or otherwise transfer any contract forthe sale of goods by the Seller or any part thereof or any benefitor interest therein or thereunder without the prior written consentof the Seller. Any such attempted assignment or transfer by theBuyer without the written consent of the Seller is void.

21.WAIVER The rights of the Seller shall not be prejudiced or restricted by anindulgence or forbearance extended to the Buyer and no waiveror any breach shall operate as a waiver of any subsequentbreach.

22. SEVERABILITY If any term or condition herein or part thereof is held to be invalidfor any reason by any court or competent authority it is to thatextent to be deemed removed from the contract of sale of goodswithout prejudice to the validity or other effectiveness of theremaining terms and conditions thereof.

23. ENGLISH LAW The formation construction and performance of all contracts forthe sale of goods by the Seller to t he Buyer shall be governed inall respects by English Law. The Buyer and the Seller herebyagree to submit to the jurisdiction of the English Courts.

24.HEADINGS The headings of these Conditions do not form part of theConditions and shall not affect the interpretation thereof.

25. ORDER CANCELLATIONa) Should an order be cancelled following the dispatch of goods

then YBSUK have the right to charge for all carriage costsassociated with supply and collection and additionallycharge a 25% cost of invoice fee against the goodsdelivered.

b) Prior to dispatch of goods a 15% administration charge willapply.

c) Irrevocable orders will be charged at 100% of order value.

QAMAPPS May 2009

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