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FES BATTERY PACK GEN2 14S, Version 1.23
5. After landing
Warning: After last landing in flying day (or if you decided not to fly) it is
mandatory to unplug "Connecting cable", from the battery packs!
At the same time, also both BMS switch on top of the battery packs, must be
switched OFF.
Caution: Make sure that "Power switch" is OFF before removing connecting
cable.
Note: Only when connecting cable is unplugged, FES system is completely
shut down. Otherwise there is still some current consumption, which could
result in discharge of battery packs, below critical level of 90V, if connecting
cable is left connected for a week or two. After such scenario, a new battery
packs would be required.
5.1 Removing the batteries
When battery packs total voltage drops below 110V, it is suitable to take them out of
the glider and recharge them shortly before next flight is planned.
To remove batteries next procedure should be followed:
1. Check: Power switch OFF.
2. Check: Sailplane main switch (fuse) OFF.
3. Open battery compartment cover.
4. Remove the Connecting cable from terminals of battery packs.
5. Remove red and black power plugs from battery packs.
6. Fix both power cables on right side of battery compartment wall.
7. Remove DATA connectors from each battery pack.
8. Fix DATA cable to side of battery compartment.
9. Unscrew both battery pack fixation knobs.
10. Take all fixation plates out.
11. Firmly grip the front battery by a carrier strap.
12. Lift the battery pack out of the fuselage and put it on a safe place.
13. Firmly grip the rear battery pack by the carrier strap und slide it forward along the
bottom of the compartment.
14. Lift the battery pack out of the fuselage and put it on a safe place.
15. Close battery compartment cover.
Caution: For transport and storage of the batteries always a transport box or
something similar must be used which protects the batteries from mechanical
damage. Make sure you put battery packs on a dry and safe place. Read FES
Battery pack manual section 7 and 8 for further instructions.
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September 2019
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