Cleanfix Falcon Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 14

INSTRUCTIONS FOR GEL AND LEAD-ACID BATTERIES (cont.)
4. Maintenance
Maintenance-free,
sealed gel batteries
−
Daily
−
Weekly
−
−
5. Care
•
Batteries are to be kept clean and dry at
all times in order to avoid leak currents
and sparking.
•
For cleaning, remove batteries, wear
safety glasses and protective clothing.
Select the place of installation so that
dirty water produced during cleaning is
channeled to a suitable waste water
treatment plant.
6. Storage
•
If batteries are taken out of service for
any length of time, they are to be stored
fully charged in a frost-free room.
•
Due to the batteries' spontaneous
discharging, recharging needs to be
done at regular intervals.
7. Faults
If faults are found, the customer service staff must be informed promptly.
8. Disposal
Old batteries showing recycling symbols are re-usable commercial goods and must be channeled to
the recycling process.
All other batteries are to be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with existing regulations.
9. Warranty
Failure to comply with the operating and handling instructions, carrying out repairs using non-original
spare parts and attempts to carry out the repairs by the user lead to a loss of the right to make claims
under the warranty.
Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual for Falcon (RA 530 B); Version 1.0
Charge battery/batteries after every discharge or partial discharge
Visual inspection for dirt and mechanical damage.
Grease terminals with terminal grease (Vaseline) and check to ensure firm fit.
No topping with water
is required for the entire
service life.
Lead-acid batteries
− The water consumption is influenced
by the operating conditions and the
charger used.
The water level should not fall below
the minimum mark. If necessary, top-
up with distilled water after charging.
•
The cell plugs must not be unscrewed.
•
The plastic parts of the batteries may
only be cleaned with water or cleaning
cloths soaked in water without additives.
After cleaning, the surface of the
batteries is to be dried (compressed air,
cleaning cloth).
Maintenance-free, sealed gel batteries:
Gel batteries are to be recharged at
quarterly intervals.
Lead-acid batteries:
Lead-acid batteries are to be recharged
at least once a month.
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