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NEWLY UPDATED VERSIONS: Available May 15, 2008
2008 Battery Replacement Data Book
Source BCI CD-ROM: 2008 Battery Replacement Data Book
- 2008 Battery Replacement Data Book
The Battery Replacement Data Book is intended to assist the battery aftermarket in the orderly marketing of batteries, for which there is a substantial demand. Batteries are classified into numbered Group Sizes according to their voltage, maximum overall dimensions, terminal arrangement and special features that affect battery fit.
The Data Book also includes the BCI/DIN/EN and JIS reference charts. These are European and Japanese conversion charts for battery sizes.
- Source BCI CD-ROM: 2008 Battery Replacement Data Book
- Battery Sevice Manual, 12th Edition
The 12th Edition of the Battery Service Manual contains 68 pages of general information on batteries. The contents include common battery terms, safety precautions, battery construction and manufacturing processes, battery ratings, guidance on receiving battery shipments and stock maintenance, installation and servicing batteries, charging methods, battery testing procedures, causes of battery failure and automotive charging systems. This manual also includes charts, graphs and flow charts for reference. The new 12th Edition also contains a chapter on VRLA Batteries.
- Battery Technical Manual - 250 pages
This technical manual was prepared for all users of automotive type lead-acid batteries with specific reference to laboratory analyses and test methods for evaluation of battery performance, major component parts and raw materials used to manufacture these batteries. All BCI outlined test procedures were written by industry technical personnel who are members of the BCI Technical Committee. They are intended to provide a common means for the manufacturer and the customer to describe and compare desired battery performance. They apply in total to batteries manufactured for the automotive aftermarket.
- Failure Modes of Batteries Removed From Service Report
Published every five years by BCI's Technical Subcommittee on Battery Failure Modes.
- Recommended Warning Messages, General Labeling and Marking & SHipping and Packaging Information
The 62 page document is available in paper and CD-ROM format. Of particular note is that the document contains North American Warning symbols and text in English, French and Spanish.