Maintenance; Battery Maintenance - Santak C1K Manual

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Maintenance

5. 1

Battery Maintenance

The battery is key component of the UPS. The battery life depends on the ambient
temperature, charge and discharge times. High ambient temperature and deep dis-
charge will shorten the battery life.
Sealed maintenance-free lead –acid battery be used in the standard. When being
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connected to the utility power whether the UPS has been turned on or not, the
UPS keeps charging the battery and also offers the protective function of charg-
ing and discharging.
2. Keep the ambient temperature between 15℃ and 25℃
3. If the UPS has not been used for a long period, charging is recommended at the
intervals 3 months.
4. Normally, the battery should be charged and discharged every 4 to 6 months.
Charging should be begin after the UPS shout down automatically in the course
of discharging. In the regions of hot climates, the battery should be charged and
discharged every 2 months. Moreover, the standard charging time should be not
less than 10 hours.
5. Batteries should not be replaced individually. All batteries should be replaced at
the same time following the instruction of the battery supplier.
6. Under normal conditions, the battery life lasts 3 to 5 years. In case if the battery
is found not in good condition, earlier replacement should be made. The battery
should only be replaced by qualified service personnel.
Note: 1.Prior to battery replacement, the UPS must be turned off and disconnected
from utility power.
2. Metal objects such as rings and watches should be removed.
3. Use the screwdriver with insulated handle. Tools and other metal objects
should not be placed on the battery.
4. Short circuit or reverse connection between the positive and negative termi-
nal of the battery is strictly forbidden.
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