Charge; Constant Current Charge; Main Charge - Saft 4579 Component Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
E.

Charge

CAUTION: ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE BATTERIES WITH LOW
NOTE:
(1) Remove the cover (8), pad (9) and formed insulator (10).
(2) Loosen, but do not remove, all vent valves (1).
CAUTION: CHECK INDIVIDUAL CELL VOLTAGES AT THE
(3) Charge using one of the two methods shown in Figure 104.
(4) During the last 15 minutes of the overcharge cycle, adjust the electrolyte level.
(5) Verify all cell voltages are above 1.50 V
Method 1: 4.5 Amps until battery reaches
Time:
Minimum:
Maximum:
Method 2: 22.5 Amps until battery reaches
Time:
Minimum:
Maximum:
SAFT AMERICA INC.
4579
ELECTROLYTE LEVELS IN ANY CELL MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THAT CELL.
The battery must be allowed to cool 1-2 hours before charging the
battery following a discharge procedure.
BEGINNING OF THE CHARGE. IF ANY CELL
INDICATES AN IMMEDIATE VOLTAGE RISE ABOVE
1.50 VOLTS, ADD ABOUT 10 CC'S OF DISTILLED OR
DEMINERALIZED WATER THROUGH THE VENT
VALVE OPENING OF THAT CELL.

CONSTANT CURRENT CHARGE

Main Charge

30 V
10 hours
12 hours
31 V
2 hours
2 hours 30 min.
Current Charge Rates
4.5 Amps – all cells > 1.5 V
Time:
4 hours
4.5 Amps – all cells > 1.5 V
Time:
4 hours
Figure 104
Overcharge
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