Section 2 - Storage And Shelf Life - C&D Technologies LIBERTY 1000 Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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SECTION 2 - STORAGE and SHELF LIFE

2.1 Storage of VRLA (valve regulated lead acid) Batteries
Store batteries indoors, preferably at 77°F (25°C) or in a cool 20°F to
90°F (-7°C to 32°C), dry location and place on charge by the date
found on the battery carton.
Note: Batteries that are not placed in service for several months will
self-discharge.
Storage time is based on storage at 77°F (25°C) and is six months for
Liberty Series 1000 valve regulated cells. Do not allow the electrolyte
to freeze, as this will destroy the battery and can cause a potentially
hazardous condition and leakage.
Refer to Table 1, for electrolyte freezing temperatures. Although the
specific gravity of a fully charged battery may present no freezing
problem, a discharged battery gravity may freeze at relatively mild
temperatures.
TABLE 1 - FREEZING TEMPERATURE VS SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Specific Gravity
at 77°F (25°C)
1.000
1.050
1.100
1.150
1.200
1.250
1.300
1.350
1.400
Note: Store cells upright in order to maximize electrolyte contact with
the plates.
2.2 Storage limitations
C&D Technologies Liberty Series 1000 valve-regulated (sealed) lead
Freezing Temperature
Celsius
0.0
-3.3
-7.7
-15
-27
-52
-70
-49
-36
Fahrenheit
+32
+26
+18
+ 5
-17
-61
-95
-56
-33
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