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Load Test

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  1. When discharging the battery for 15 seconds at half the rated current, the battery voltage should be more than the voltage shown in the following table. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Load Test Specifications
    G00312691Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. When the voltage is not within specification, test 2nd load test again, and if not, do the re-charge.
  3. If the battery voltage (left alone within 2 hours after re-charging) is over 12.5V and the voltage after load test is over the standard value, this battery can be used.