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I.
Store the batteries in a dry and preferably cool location away from any source of heat or
fire.
Storage will cause batteries to self-discharge. The rate of self-discharge increases with
temperature.
Lead acid batteries must always be kept at full charge during storage. During storage carry
out supplementary charging at regular intervals (refer to Table 1). The supplementary
charging interval is dependent on the storage temperature and should be observed to avoid
permanent capacity loss.
When using a stored battery, always carry out supplementary charging before use.
Table - 1
Storage temperature
o
Below 20 C
o
Every 3- 6 months
Storage to be avoided
Over 35 C
20 to 35 C
II.
Recommended
supplementary charge
interval
Every 12 months
Installation
After unpacking, check for any abnormality on the VRLA battery. When crack of the
container, acid leakage or any abnormality has been found, notify the same to the
manufacturer immediately.
Battery top should be clean & dry and free of dust to prevent blockage of the vent holes.
When cleaning or checking the VRLA battery, always use a soft damp cloth containing
adequate moisture. Never use a dry cloth or a duster to clean the VRLA battery. In doing so,
sparks created by static electricity can ignite hydrogen gas generated from the VRLA
battery, which may lead to an explosion.
Do not wet the VRLA battery with water or sea water. In doing so, it may cause damage and
fire, and also cause battery terminals, connectors and connecting wires to corrode.
Do not contact synthetic detergent or organic solvent such as benzene, paint, thinner and
gasoline to the battery container and cover. It can cause the VRLA battery to crack & lead to
acid-leakage.
Do not use the VRLA battery near a heat generating area or spot. Doing so can damage and
shorten the battery life.
Install the VRLA battery in correct assembly configuration so that each battery can
be connected with proper polarity. If the VRLA battery is connected with a wrong
polarity (reverse connection), it can cause damage to the battery charger and short
circuit, which can also cause damage to the VRLA battery and explosion.
Inter battery space should be minimum 5 mm & there should be sufficient space between
two tiers to facilitate easy installation & maintenance.
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Terminals are not to be bent or soldered directly. Appropriate connectors are always to be
used.
Proper tightness of bolted connectors is to be ensured. All inter unit connecting cables must
be of same rating/cross section and of same length. Cables are to be crimped adequately
and crimped junction is to be fully insulated. Improperly or loosely tightened bolts can
create a spark leading to an explosion.
The arrangement of the fasteners should strictly be as follows:
Bolt Plain washer Cable lug Terminal Plain washer Spring washer Nut
III.
CHARGE PARAMETERS
Recharge voltages: Batteries to be charged in CC-CV mode only
Mode of
Voltage settings per 12 V unit for ambient temperature 20-30
Current setting
0
operation
C
Maximum: 0.3
Float
13.7 0.1 V
CA
Maximum: 0.1
Cyclic
14.7 0.1 V
CA
Temperature compensation (reference 25 0C) : FLOAT : -18 mV/ 0C / 12 V unit
CYCLIC : -30 mV / 0C / 12 V unit
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IV.
V.
Quaterly Maintenance
The following checks should be completed quarterly:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
VI.
Semi-Annual Maintenance
A. Repeat the quarterly checks.
B. Optionally perform a 10 s high rate load test to assure the individual batteries are
functional.
C. Optionally measure and record the resistance/impedance/conductance of the individual
units to detect dramatic differences between individual units and the norm.
VII.
Annual Maintenance
A. Repeat the semi-annual checks.
B. Re-torque all the inter-unit connecting hardware.
VIII.
Bi-Annual Maintenance
The battery should be capacity tested every two years at the service load or the battery
rating related to the service requirements.