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Instructions for use Hawker
Motive power batteries Ex certified increased safety "e"
Operation and Instruction Manual
Introduction
These Hawker
ATEX batteries are certified for use in areas with risks of explosion due to gas or dust.
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group I category M2
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group II category 2 and 3 [ zone 1, 2 (gas) and 21, 22 (dust)]
They should be in perfect condition and free from any damage. If any damage is noted or accessories missing please contact
your supplier within the first 24 hours of receiving this product. Ex traction batteries are designed for use in battery
powered applications within hazardous areas : such as electric counter balance, reach and pallet trucks also floor sweepers
and other cleaning equipment. The cells and connectors comply with IP (ingress protection) 65, the crates with IP23.
The patented ventilation design makes it possible for these traction batteries to fit within existing DIN and British standard
crate sizes, offering the same capacity, as specified, by the truck manufacturer.
Conformity
Motive power Hawker Atex batteries conform with the relevant provision of directive 2014/34/EU.
Conformity has been demonstrated with reference to the following documentation :
EC type-examination certificates:
ATEX
• SIRA 01ATEX3016U
• SIRA 01ATEX3019U
• SIRA 01ATEX3022X
• SIRA 01ATEX3025
• SIRA 03ATEX3087U
• SIRA 03ATEX3090U
ATEX certificates apply to the EEx and IECEx certificates apply to the rest of the world except North America (USA and Canada).
Quality Assurance Notification:
Sira 01 ATEX M103 dated 15/06/01
Rating Data
1. Nominal capacity C
5
2. Nominal voltage
3. Nominal discharge current
4. Nominal S.G. of electrolyte*
5. Rated temperature
6. Nominal electrolyte level
*Will be reached within the first 10 cycles
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Pay attention to the operation instruction
and fix them close to the battery.
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Work on batteries to be carried out by
skilled personnel only!
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Use protective glasses and clothes when
working on batteries. Pay attention to the
accident prevention rules as well as
EN 62485-3 and EN 50110-1.
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No smoking!
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Do not expose batteries to naked flames,
glowing embers or sparks, as it may
cause the battery to explode.
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Acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin
must be washed with water. In case of
accident consult a doctor immediately!
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Clothing contaminated by acid should be
washed in water.
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Risk of explosion and fire, avoid short
circuits!
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Caution: Metal parts of the battery are
always live. Do not place tools or other
metal objects on the battery!
Ignoring the operation instructions, repair with non-original parts or using additives for the electrolyte will render the
warranty void.
1. Safety
Always remember that the battery is a source of power,
even when fully discharged there remains sufficient energy
in the battery to cause serious damage.
Follow these safety codes
• Never charge a Ex battery in the zoned controlled area.
• Never disconnect the battery in a zoned area. Isolate
circuits before disconnecting the battery outside a zoned area.
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Perfect Plus™ / Water Less
IECEx
• SIRA IECEx 07.0061U
• SIRA IECEx 07.0062U
• SIRA IECEx 07.0065X
• SIRA IECEx 07.0066
• SIRA IECEx 07.0063U
• SIRA IECEx 07.0064U
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ATEX
Description
• Flooded BS cell
• Flooded DIN cell
• Batteries up to 68.8 KWh
• Batteries not greater than 153.6 KWh
• BS Gel cells
• DIN Gel cells
: See type plate
: 2.0 V x No of cells
: C
/5h
5
: 1.29 kg/l
: 30°C
: up to electrolyte level mark "max."
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Electrolyte is highly corrosive.
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Batteries and cells are heavy. Ensure
secure installation!
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Use only suitable handling equipment
e.g. lifting gear in accordance with
VDI 3616.
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Dangerous electrical voltage!
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Pay attention to the hazards that can be
caused by batteries.
• Never open the battery cover in a zoned area.
• Always use certified DC plugs for connection to the battery.
• Never use the battery if damaged or bare cables are evident.
• Never use the battery if the DC plugs are damaged.
• Never attempt to repair the battery: Call your
recommended authorised service centre.
• Close vent plugs lids firmly when topping the batteries
electrolyte has been completed.
ENGLISH
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Summary of Contents for Hawker EnerSys Perfect Plus Water Less ATEX
- Page 1 Conformity Motive power Hawker Atex batteries conform with the relevant provision of directive 2014/34/EU. Conformity has been demonstrated with reference to the following documentation : EC type-examination certificates:...
- Page 2 3. Handling Lead acid Ex batteries are very heavy. Always use approved moving equipment when attempting to change batteries. When lifting and handling the Ex batteries use the Hawker ® Perfect Plus correct approved lifting equipment and keep the battery in an up right position.
- Page 3 3. Monthly: Hawker ® Perfect Plus and Water Less At the end of the charge the voltages of all cells should be Perfect Plus Water Less measured with the charger switched on, and recorded. After charging has been completed, the electrolyte density,...
- Page 4 For full operational procedures for the charger see 12. Effect of explosive atmosphere on materials manufactures instruction. But remember never charge an Ex battery in a zoned area at any time. The materials selected are not known to react with any Equalising charges are used to safeguard the life of the explosive atmospheres to which the apparatus may be battery and to maintain its capacity.
- Page 5 4. Repair and maintenance ambient temperatures. The system must be checked for leakage. The Hawker charger will display an error message to indicate leakage. 2. Function Sometimes in the case of leakage the characteristic charging...
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